Kamala Aghazada, a PhD researcher in Politics and International Relations, reflects on what populism means for peacemaking and how it shapes the understanding of peace. We usually think of populism […]
Unlocking Africa’s AI Potential: Lessons From an Industry Insider
Drawing on graduate Kojo Apeagyei’s experience in Africa’s AI sector, third year Joshua Bottomley examines how emerging technologies are reshaping development and opportunity across the continent.
Graduate Wisdom Part II: What It Takes to Succeed as a Researcher
In Mariia Kaliuzhna’s second contribution to our Get Grad Ready series, she reflects on the insights of Pol IR graduate Kojo Apeagyei, drawing on his experience as an AI consultant […]
Facing the Future: Graduate Wisdom That Calmed My Final‑Year Fears
In the first of two posts exploring Get Grad Ready week, third‑year student Mariia Kaliuzhna reflects on the insights she gained from our visiting alumni.
Why Africa Should Brace Itself for More Coups in 2026 and Beyond
Ileowo Kikiowo, a PhD researcher in Politics and International Relations, reflects on the growing return of coups in West and Central Africa, and why democrats should be paying attention.
Donald Trump, Nigeria, and the Rhetoric of Humanitarian Intervention
Dr Dele Babalola, Senior Lecturer in Politics and International Relations, offers his thoughts on Donald Trump’s latest pronouncements about Nigeria
Non-Refoulement: A Principle under Pressure
Long regarded as a cornerstone of international law, the principle of non-refoulement is now facing mounting challenges. In this blog, Dr Emo Idornigie-Pearce explains why this principle matters and examines […]
The Politicisation of Immigration in the UK: Why Legal Migration Matters
Immigration has always been a defining subject in British politics, but in recent years it has evolved from a policy issue into one of the most polarising topics. What should […]
International Day of Living Together in Peace
The UN declared 16 May as the International Day of Living Together in Peace, as a means of regularly mobilizing the efforts of the international community to promote peace, tolerance, inclusion, […]