Government & Parliament
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How Do We Write the History of Brexit?
The study of Brexit raises serious challenges for academic writing, concerning method, the political preferences of the historian and the implication of history as a discipline in the European debate.
- Constitution
- Parliament
- Brexit
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South Korea: The Lasting Pitfalls of the ‘Imperial Presidency’
Despite lengthy debate of shortcomings of South Korea’s presidentialism, comprehensive constitutional reform has failed to materialise.
- Constitution
- Voting systems
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One Man's Damage: The Consequences of Boris Johnson's Assault on the British Political System
Boris Johnson's recent behaviour has raised a number of serious questions about the continued successful functioning of the UK's unwritten constitution.
- Conservative Party
- Parliament
- Populism
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The Bell Tolls Midnight? The ‘Partygate’ Investigation into former UK Prime Minister, Boris Johnson
What exactly is Boris Johnson being investigated for?
- Conservative Party
- Parliament
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Review: For Public Service. State, Office and Ethics, by Paul Gay and Thomas Lopdrup-Hjorth
Grahame Thompson reviews 'For Public Service: State, Office and Ethics' by Paul Gay and Thomas Lopdrup-Hjorth.
- Political Parties
- Constitution
- Parliament
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Review: Government. Have Presidents and Prime Ministers Misdiagnosed the Patient?, by Donald J. Savoie
Archie Brown reviews 'Government: Have Presidents and Prime Ministers Misdiagnosed the Patient?' by Donald J. Savoie.
- Constitution
- Sovereignty
- USA
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Review: Spies, Lies, and Algorithms. The History and Future of American Intelligence, by Amy B. Zegart
John W. Dumbrell reviews Spies, Lies, and Algorithms: The History and Future of American Intelligence, by Amy B. Zegart.
- USA
- Human Rights
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A Second Scottish Independence Referendum: Should the Diaspora get a Vote?
Two online surveys showed considerable divergence on how to define eligibility for diaspora voting rights.
- Elections & Campaigning
- Voting systems
- Scotland
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Harry and Meghan Shine a Light on Monarchy, and its Demands
The monarchy is a gilded cage, and it is understandable if sometimes the inhabitants might want to escape.
- Constitution
- Sovereignty
- Media
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Review: Winston Churchill. His Times, His Crimes, by Tariq Ali
There's no doubt that this new book on Churchill is a demolition job.
- Populism
- Decolonisation