The Political Studies Association (PSA) Annual Conference once again brought together leading scholars from across the discipline, and the CCCU Politics team was proudly out in force. This year, colleagues […]
Peacemaking or Deal-making? The Populist turn
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 […]
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, […]
We Need a Culture of Democratic Deliberation
Following his recent public lecture, Professor David Bates reflects on some of the questions.
The People are Revolting: The End Times of Liberal Democracy
Professor David Bates provides a summary of the key ideas from his recent public lecture.