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The University of Exeter’s academic politics journal, run by students.

What Factors Sustain the Tradition of Child Marriage, and Why Have Efforts to Eliminate It Faced Persistent Challenges?

Despite legal and community awareness, one of the world’s most grave atrocities - child marriage - continues to impact millions

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The Rise of Authoritarianism in Africa is Being Ignored

Over the course of the 21st Century, countries across Africa have experienced a serious democratic backslide. Uganda, Rwanda, Cameroon, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon,

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Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is: The Rise of Election Prediction Markets

Prediction markets, once a niche part of the betting world, have evolved to become a multi-billion-dollar marketplace where users can

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Super Bowl LX Halftime Show: An All-American Performance

2026 Grammy winner Bad Bunny (Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio) finally delivered his much-anticipated halftime performance as the Seattle Seahawks defeated

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What Could Grok Mean For the Future of Women’s Rights?

What Could Grok Mean For the Future of Women’s Rights?

February 5, 2026February 5, 2026
Opinion – Do the plans for “New Gaza” overshadow the issues at the centre of the conflict and peace process?

Opinion – Do the plans for “New Gaza” overshadow the issues at the centre of the conflict and peace process?

February 3, 2026February 3, 2026
Mark Carney: The Leader of the New Free World?

Mark Carney: The Leader of the New Free World?

February 2, 2026
Deep Dive: Trump’s Neocon Shift

Deep Dive: Trump’s Neocon Shift

December 4, 2025December 12, 2025
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Opinion: Striking the Right Chord: How Ed Sheeran’s Letter Sparked a Review of Arts Education

November 15, 2025 By Caspian Davies

In last week’s episode of The Graham Norton Show, British pop star and four-time Grammy winner Ed Sheeran appeared as the talk show’s musical

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#Asia #China #Politics

The Emperor’s Shadow – Xi Jinping’s New Great Purge

November 14, 2025 By Michael Mammadov

President Xi, now in an unprecedented fourth term has orchestrated the biggest set of purges since Mao. Justifying his actions by labelling those

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#Politics #Russia #War #World

The Dismal Case of the Russian War Machine 

November 11, 2025 By Joshua Robinson

What do Flamingos, an Epidemic and a Drone Factory all have in common? They signify the dismal state of the Russian war machine. With the frontline growing more stable, this year has highlighted the

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Mohammed bin Salman and Donald Trump seated facing each other in a reception room
#Middle East #US Politics #World

What’s next for the US and Saudi Arabia?

November 10, 2025November 10, 2025 By SuhaibS

Suhaib Shaukat takes us through what to expect ahead of Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman’s visit to the US next week Saudi Arabia’s

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#British #Latest #Opinion

Opinion: Racism and Anti-Immigration sentiment is becoming more Normalised in the UK

November 10, 2025November 10, 2025 By Mayumi Singh

For the past few years, I have felt an uneasy rise in anti-immigrant and asylum seeker sentiment. This sentiment has been around for

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#Gender #Gender #Latest #Opinion #Politics #Women's rights

Opinion: Is ‘Female Rage’ a Political Topic ?

November 10, 2025November 9, 2025 By Laura Bacha

What is ‘Female rage’ ? What is called ‘female rage’ is a form of intense anger that can be found in women, often

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#Africa #Africa #Latest #Politics #World

A Generation of Digital Citizens: What Morocco’s GenZ 212 Movement Indicates for the Changing Nature of Youth Political Activism

November 10, 2025November 10, 2025 By Tate Jeffrey

On the 27th of September, a movement of mass protests began across Morocco, marking yet another of the unprecedented set of protests in the

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#Editorial Tab #Opinion #US #US Politics

Opinion: ‘He’s my Mayor! (I live in…)’ Why does Zohran Mamdani’s win feel like a win for everyone?

November 9, 2025November 9, 2025 By Rida Ali

‘He’s my Mayor! (I live in…)’ Why does Zohran Mamdani’s win feel like a win for everyone? If you’ve been online this week,

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#Arts & Culture #Environment #Fashion #Latest

How Can ‘Scandi Style’ Make Sustainability Cool Again?

November 8, 2025November 8, 2025 By Cara Challand

By adopting a ‘capsule wardrobe’ approach, we can take a note from the Nordics and build a fashion industry that prioritises durability and minimalism over micro trends and mega hauls.

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#Central America #Economy #Politics #US Politics

Opinion: The Genius Act: Pragmatic Policy or Crypto Corruption?

November 7, 2025November 6, 2025 By Caspian Davies

Over the Summer, The United States Congress passed a bill entitled: The Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins Act (dubbed the

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