Professor Amelia Hadfield looks at how the question of EU membership continues to divide the Conservative Party and how these divisions could impact upon a future Brexit deal.
Trump vs Trudeau – trade wars and consequences
Professor Amelia Hadfield looks at the implications of President Trump’s decision to impose tariffs on steel imported from Canada, Mexico and the EU.
Karl Marx at 200
On the 200th anniversary of birth of Karl Marx, Dr David Bates asks: is Marxism dead?
Battle of the Unions: Brexit and the Irish border issue
Professor Amelia Hadfield looks at how the recent Government defeat in the Lords on the EU Withdrawal Bill impacts on the future of the Irish border.
Of educational premiums and community values
Professor Amelia Hadfield welcomes Sam Gyimah, MP, Minister for Higher Education, to the University and starts the ball rolling with a few questions.
Does history show the future for the Royal Marines?
Dr Martin Watts explains how recent questions about the future of the Royal Marines as part of the UK’s Defence strategy is nothing new.
Mental stability and being, like, really smart: President Trump’s first year in office
Dr Michael Goodrum assesses the American President’s first year in office.
Jerusalem – ‘place’ matters!
Professor Peter Vujakovic discusses how a sense of place can impact upon world affairs.
Revisiting the communist idea
Following the 100th anniversary of the Russian Revolution Dr David Bates asks if communism is still a viable political theory .