Political Ideas
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The Slow Radicalisation that Helped the Taliban to Victory
How widespread radicalisation through mosques, madrassas, educational institutions and even state universities both directly and indirectly contributed to the Taliban’s victory.
- Feminism & Gender
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The Forward March of Devolution Halted
Progressive unionism requires a Labour Party capable of winning more seats in England, Scotland and Wales—and of reaching out to others who share a progressive unionist agenda.
- Devolution
- Constitution
- Brexit
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Review: What's In It For Me? Self-Interest and Political Difference, by Thomas Prosser
By demonstrating that all political viewpoints are essentially rooted in self-interest, this book will invite reflection, reconciliation and a better understanding of the common good.
- Political Parties
- Brexit
- Populism
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Why do Some Women Call Themselves ‘Politically Homeless’?
There are three main drivers behind such statements: Brexit, allegations of Labour Party anti-Semitism, and current plans to reform the Gender Recognition Act (GRA).
- Elections & Campaigning
- Brexit
- Feminism & Gender
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European Monarchies: Guardians of Democracy?
Four out of the top five democracies in the world are monarchies. Can constitutional monarchy and democracy can be complementary rather than conflicting notions?
- Constitution
- Sovereignty
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A Crisis for Devolution?
To see the value of devolution, especially in the current crisis, it is worth remembering why it was introduced in the first place.
- Devolution
- Covid-19
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Review: The Far Right Today, by Cas Mudde
The thrust of Cas Mudde's book explains how ‘the far right in general, and the populist radical right in particular’ has become normalised in the mainstream.
- Populism
- USA
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Are Female Leaders Better at Dealing with Coronavirus? Or is There More to it Than That?
When the time comes to systematically analyse the political responses of this crisis, a more nuanced understanding of why some countries handled the response better than others will likely emerge.
- Covid-19
- Feminism & Gender
- Scotland
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As Putin's Approval Ratings Plummet, is a Palace Coup Brewing in Russia?
Vladimir Putin’s approval ratings are declining, as lockdown in Russia continues and coronavirus spreads, raising various questions on Russia’s future in the post-coronavirus world.
- Covid-19
- Voting systems
- Populism
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Meritocracy: How Did a Nightmarish Vision of the Future Become so Influential?
Sixty years after its publication, Michael Young’s The Rise of the Meritocracy remains one of Britain’s most influential, yet widely misunderstood, political texts.
- Political Parties
- Health, Education & Welfare
- Equality
