We are against NATO, we have also for decades warned about the Russian authoritarian regime and the war crimes that have been committed, so it has been demanded that something should have been done about it.
🌈 ‘Familyism’ and the Remaking of Care Politics in Authoritarian Populism
The last 50 years have seen profound transformations in gender relations, signifying a gender revolution.
The last 50 years have seen profound transformations in gender relations, signifying a gender revolution.
Synthetic Dissidents: How AI Protects Dissent Under Repression
Artificial intelligence (AI) has moved to the foreground of political communication.
Artificial intelligence (AI) has moved to the foreground of political communication.
Transatlantic TikTok Propaganda and the End of Localised Populism
In January 2026, the UK Home Office launched @SecureBordersUK on TikTok.
In January 2026, the UK Home Office launched @SecureBordersUK on TikTok.
🎈 How Public Consultations Can Spark Local Innovation
Local governance consultation mechanisms remain weakly connected to decision-making. Citizens are rarely invited to co-decide
Local governance consultation mechanisms remain weakly connected to decision-making. Citizens are rarely invited to co-decide
It’s Not Finance, It’s Your Pensions
Why do some countries have vast financial markets while others do not?
Why do some countries have vast financial markets while others do not?
To Become a True Arctic Power, the US Should Follow the EU’s Example
What many brushed off as a clumsy, offhand remark in 2019 has now turned serious.
What many brushed off as a clumsy, offhand remark in 2019 has now turned serious.
Greenland Is a Test of US Power – And Trump Is Failing It
American power stands on a paradox that many policymakers have forgotten. The US is not powerful despite its alliances.
American power stands on a paradox that many policymakers have forgotten. The US is not powerful despite its alliances.
☢️ Nuclear Euphemisms: How ‘Deterrence’ Masks Escalation
Analysis has long shown that such shifts may signal attempts by politicians to influence public discourse to further their own agendas.
Analysis has long shown that such shifts may signal attempts by politicians to influence public discourse to further their own agendas.
US Withdrawal From Major Environmental International Organisations Weakens Its Credibility
US withdrawal from dozens of environmental organisations will result in major losses for international relations and diplomacy, and jeopardise environmental research
US withdrawal from dozens of environmental organisations will result in major losses for international relations and diplomacy, and jeopardise environmental research
Why We Need to Rethink What We Know About Public Views on Immigration
Public debate is quick to conclude that many people harbour entrenched false beliefs about immigration.
Public debate is quick to conclude that many people harbour entrenched false beliefs about immigration.
A Just Peace Settlement for Ukraine Remains Elusive
Kyiv rightfully continues to seek NATO Article 5-style security guarantees as a part of any peace arrangement. Zelenskyy recently revealed he asked for US security guarantees lasting for half a century to help deter future Russian aggression.
Kyiv rightfully continues to seek NATO Article 5-style security guarantees as a part of any peace arrangement. Zelenskyy recently revealed he asked for US security guarantees lasting for half a century to help deter future Russian aggression.
Why Democracies Ban Extremist Organisations
As the archetype of militant democracy, where political rights can be selectively restricted to protect liberal democratic order, Germany has used powers to ban extremist organisations relatively frequently.
As the archetype of militant democracy, where political rights can be selectively restricted to protect liberal democratic order, Germany has used powers to ban extremist organisations relatively frequently.
Trump’s Version of Atlanticism Mirrors Putin’s Eurasianism
Throughout 2025, several observers decried the second Trump presidency as the end of Atlanticism and even the West itself.
Throughout 2025, several observers decried the second Trump presidency as the end of Atlanticism and even the West itself.
The Social Cost of the UK’s Approach to Transport Policy
UK society is addicted to the car. In 2023, 66% of journeys to work were by car, compared with 10% by rail and 7% by bus.
UK society is addicted to the car. In 2023, 66% of journeys to work were by car, compared with 10% by rail and 7% by bus.
How Well Do Politicians Understand What Matters to Voters?
Representing voters is a tricky task for politicians. Voters do not all share the same preferences.
Representing voters is a tricky task for politicians. Voters do not all share the same preferences.