On Saturday 19 October the case of Maria “the blonde angel” made headlines around the world. She was taken from her Romani family in Greece on suspicion that she had […]
Norman Geras (1943-2013)
Norman Geras passed away on 18 October 2013, after a long struggle with prostate cancer – he was 70 years old. Norman was my PhD supervisor at the University of […]
Ethical Dilemmas and the Future of European Defence
This article was originally published in e-IR – http://www.e-ir.info/2013/10/10/ethical-dilemmas-and-the-future-of-european-defence
Ireland’s Referendum to Abolish its Upper House the Seanad
On 4 October the Irish electorate voted against the abolition of Ireland’s upper house of parliament, the Seanad, in a referendum.
Why British NeoLiberals Need the Underclass
Dr David Bates, Principal Lecturer in Politics and International Relations
Romani migrants in France – Plus ca change?
The difficulties experienced by Romani migrants to France are hitting the international headlines again.
Organised Chaos – Reflections on the Current State of Neo –Liberal Politics in the UK
Dr David Bates – Principal Lecturer in Politics and International Relations
Reflections on the 2013 Australian Election
Mark Bennister – Canterbury Christ Church University
Dog whistlers and numbers men – importing election talent
Mark Bennister As the political parties start gearing up for the 2015 general election it looks as if the Conservatives have got in early with the big-name signings to drive […]