8 December 2023 Why El Niño is not to blame for record-breaking temperatures in 2023 Dr George Adamson, Reader in Climate and Society, explains the history behind El Niño, and why it is not the guilty culprit it’s made out to be. International Society Technology & Science
7 December 2023 Social policy in contemporary Georgia: liberal narratives, intervention and welfare state When it comes to public assistance for the poor, who merits assistance? Does Georgia's programme debunk the myth of the "lazy welfare recipient'? Student
4 December 2023 Why action is needed now to prevent species extinction Kamall Ramsahoye outlines how global warming could impact on species and how action is needed now to avoid a sixth mass extinction, caused by the… International Society
1 December 2023 A divine catalyst for climate action: The founding of the Faith Pavilion at COP28 Dr Rowan Gard looks at the role that spirituality has in climate-change response and disaster risk management. International Society
1 December 2023 The Invisible Workforce: Ending the exploitation of domestic workers once and for all The plight of domestic workers is a scourge on advanced economies, but by taking a multi-faceted approach, we can end the exploitation of domestic… International Law Society
29 November 2023 Your guide to COP28: the issues, obstacles and key players at the global summit Rachel Harrington-Abrams shares her thoughts on the priority areas on the agenda at COP28 for negotiators, who are the major players and potential… International Society
22 November 2023 Understanding China Jane Hayward, Lecturer in China and Global Affairs, answers some of the big questions about China - from it's historical background through to current… International
3 November 2023 Electoral incentives and effective coalition management as policy enablers in Brazil PhD student Daniel H Alves discusses the political processes behind 'Plano Real', Brazil's anti-inflation plan from the 1990s. Business & Finance International
16 October 2023 Winner of the Young China Watcher's writing competition 2023 Winning entry explores how the Chinese Communist Party’s space innovation serves their domestic and foreign policies. International Society
11 October 2023 Timely, gendered, and grassroot consultations must underscore the just energy transition in Africa Dr Clement Sefa-Nyarko reflects on the discussions at Africa Climate Week 2023 in Nairobi, Kenya. International Society