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Boris Johnson: From the People’s Populist to a Potential Political Pariah

Boris Johnson: From the People’s Populist to a Potential Political Pariah

Our PhD student, Jo Rothery surveys the rapid fall from grace of Boris Johnson.

07 Jun, 202207 Jun, 2022 Commentary, Research1 Comment on Boris Johnson: From the People’s Populist to a Potential Political Pariah
If there is a Hung Parliament in 2024…

If there is a Hung Parliament in 2024…

Dr Christopher Stevens considers what the future may hold for the Labour Party The right-wing press likes to celebrate Boris Johnson’s next general election victory, sneering at Sir Kier Starmer’s […]

16 Mar, 202216 Mar, 2022 CommentaryLeave a Comment on If there is a Hung Parliament in 2024…
Why the military are returning in Africa

Why the military are returning in Africa

Dr Dele Babalola reflects on the growing instability in African states.

07 Feb, 202207 Feb, 2022 Commentary, Research1 Comment on Why the military are returning in Africa
Starmer’s Future for Labour, Anchored in the Past

Starmer’s Future for Labour, Anchored in the Past

Our PhD student, Jo Rothery, evaluates Keir Starmer’s performance at the recent Labour Party Conference

07 Oct, 202107 Oct, 2021 Commentary, Research1 Comment on Starmer’s Future for Labour, Anchored in the Past
New research with commuter students reveals mixed response to lockdown learning

New research with commuter students reveals mixed response to lockdown learning

Dr Susan Kenyon, Principal Lecturer in Politics at CCCU, revealed emerging findings from her research into the impact of the Covid pandemic on commuter students, at this year’s Medway Festival […]

27 Sep, 202127 Sep, 2021 Commentary, ResearchLeave a Comment on New research with commuter students reveals mixed response to lockdown learning
Should Matt Hancock have been sacked rather than being allowed to resign?

Should Matt Hancock have been sacked rather than being allowed to resign?

Dr Sarah Lieberman discussed this question on BBC Radio Kent Mid Morning Show with Julia George, this morning and summarises the key arguments here.

28 Jun, 202128 Jun, 2021 CommentaryLeave a Comment on Should Matt Hancock have been sacked rather than being allowed to resign?
Covid 19 and the Balance of Great Powers

Covid 19 and the Balance of Great Powers

Kehinde Abolarin assesses the ongoing fallout of the pandemic as the Great Powers jostle for position and influence.

09 Jun, 202109 Jun, 2021 CommentaryLeave a Comment on Covid 19 and the Balance of Great Powers
Elections 2021 Roundup: Same but Different?

Elections 2021 Roundup: Same but Different?

After “Super Thursday” Dr Paul Anderson analyses the results and what they mean for Britain’s parties and politics.

11 May, 202111 May, 2021 Commentary, ResearchLeave a Comment on Elections 2021 Roundup: Same but Different?
A Military Coup in Myanmar – Back to Square One?

A Military Coup in Myanmar – Back to Square One?

Dr Soeren Keil, who has been working in Myanmar since 2016 as an expert supporting democratization and federalism reforms, reflects on the events this week.

03 Feb, 202103 Feb, 2021 CommentaryLeave a Comment on A Military Coup in Myanmar – Back to Square One?

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