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The Witness Exeter

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

The Disappearance of China’s Government Officials: Xi Jinping’s Crackdown on the Political Elite

After 14 years as China’s leader, Xi Jinping has managed to cement his control over the People’s Republic of China

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Vivre La Révolution?: France’s Youth Take to the Streets

“If you want to destroy a nation, destroy the thinking of its youth” ; Vladimir Lenin's aphorism once again seems

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A White House of Cards? The 2026 Midterms

In 2024 Donald Trump was elected as President of the United States, and the Republican party controlled both the House

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The Midterms: Does this call for a new Balance of Power in America?

After millions of Americans headed to the polls this week to cast their vote for the midterms, the votes are

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The Future of the American Presidency – Possible 2028 Nominees Post-US Midterms 

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New Labour Budget: Energy Support, Housing Support and Investment in the Country: All you need to know 

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Slovakia’s Growing Dependence on Foreign Labour

November 15, 2026November 15, 2026 By Rebeka Humlova

Robert Fico’s government has repeatedly presented itself as a defender of Slovak national identity, sovereignty and conservative values. Yet, when it comes to

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#Arts & Culture #Technology

Opinion: The Death Of Originality In The Cinema 

November 15, 2026November 15, 2026 By Ella Ferguson

Fifty years ago, Steven Spielberg kicked off the blockbuster era with the timeless classic Jaws, and countless fan-favourites trickled out of the cinema

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#British #Justice #Middle East #Opinion #Politics

Opinion: Where Does Legitimate Activism End and Terrorism Begin? 

November 15, 2026November 15, 2026 By Iris Farrington

Many media outlets have rushed to announce that Sally Rooney’s books have been effectively banned in the UK due to affiliations with a

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#FEATURED #US Politics

The Future of the American Presidency – Possible 2028 Nominees Post-US Midterms 

November 15, 2026November 15, 2026 By Iris Parkinson

In 2024, Kamala Harris/the Democrats lost the general election to Donald Trump’s Republican party; including the popular vote. The MAGA movement seemed to

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#Opinion #Politics #US #US Politics

A Continental Reckoning: How 2027 Will Redefine Europe’s Place in the World?

November 14, 2026November 14, 2026 By Oscar Viry-Babel

When Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez called a snap general election for 29 November 2026 after widespread housing protests, he fired the starting gun on

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#Europe #Politics #World

A new direction in French politics. What would a Marine Le Pen-led government mean for the future of France and Europe?

November 13, 2026November 13, 2026 By James Cason

A far-right, Eurosceptic government has not led France for generations. Yet the growing support for France’s hard-right party, National Rally, could dramatically change

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#Asia #China #Elections #Latest #Politics

The Disappearance of China’s Government Officials: Xi Jinping’s Crackdown on the Political Elite

November 12, 2026November 15, 2026 By Anahita Yarahmadi

After 14 years as China’s leader, Xi Jinping has managed to cement his control over the People’s Republic of China (PRC), yet concerns

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#Elections #Gun Laws #Politics #US #US Politics #Violence

Bullets and ballots: The relationship between the rise of the right and gun violence

November 11, 2026November 11, 2026 By Skye Buckley

At what point does the line between defending political beliefs and resorting to violence become dangerously blurred? Over the past couple of years,

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#Gender #Gender #Politics #Uncategorized #US Politics

The Gendered Selection – and Removal – of the White House Press Secretary  

November 9, 2026November 9, 2026 By Sophie Muir

Women do not last long in the Trump administration. This is not a shock for those of us able to observe the manosphere

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#AI #British #Economy #Government

The Future Of AI In The UK: The Chancellor’s Budget Allocations

November 9, 2026November 9, 2026 By Ella Ferguson

On 28th October, Chancellor of the Exchequer, John Healey, delivered the UK’s Budget for the upcoming financial year, where he stated that “half

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