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Global Politics Blog Posts

Will the Chinese Economy maintain dominance as Global geopolitical tensions rise?

November 10, 2023November 10, 2023 | Global Politics | Lauren - UVI

Asia accounts for roughly 45-50% of the global economy, with China making up about18.5%. China’s equilibrium rate of growth per…
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The USA remains the global hegemon

December 3, 2021November 15, 2023 | Global Politics | Fergus P - UVI

I strongly believe that the current state of power in global politics is unipolarity. It is clear that the USA…
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The USA is clearly in decline, but what will this mean for the international system?

December 3, 2021November 15, 2023 | Global Politics | Bella B- UVI

I think the world has entered a very interesting time where global crises aren’t necessarily defined by world wars or…
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The world is in a state of bipolarity….for now

December 2, 2021November 15, 2023 | Global Politics | Lucy W- UVI

Could we justifiably suggest that the world still lives in a state of unipolarity? The hegemonic status of the US…
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The undulation of global power

December 2, 2021November 15, 2023 | Global Politics | Matt D - UVI

In the current global stage, it would be myopic to assume that global polarity is not in a multipolar state.…
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Why isn’t Russia’s attempt to increase its power in Eastern Europe being prevented?

September 30, 2021November 15, 2023 | Global Politics | Charlie W - UVI

ince the start of Putin’s spell in power since his first presidential inauguration in 1999, Russia has become more and…
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Is the UN still fit for purpose?

January 8, 2021November 15, 2023 | Global Politics | Ruairi - UVI

The UN as a global institution is not unfit for purpose considering the state of international relations and the modern…
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A potential genocide is looming in Ethiopia

December 1, 2020November 15, 2023 | Global Politics | Robin - UVI

Driven by tensions that stem from the Tigray region’s holding of illegitimate elections in the eyes of the Ethiopian government,…
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The unravelling of global democracy

November 10, 2020November 15, 2023 | Global Politics | Robin - UVI

There exists ‘no vaccine for cruelty,’ writes Ben Jones of The Economist, bringing to the forefront of the discussion the…
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How would Realists and Liberals interpret the controversial internal markets bill

September 15, 2020November 15, 2023 | Global Politics | Walpole

It was quite marvellous to see Parliament back front and centre of the news last night with the 2nd reading…
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Global Politics

  • Will the Chinese Economy maintain dominance as Global geopolitical tensions rise?

    November 10, 2023
  • The USA remains the global hegemon

    November 15, 2023
  • The USA is clearly in decline, but what will this mean for the international system?

    November 15, 2023

UK Politics

  • Time to end big money in politics: why we need public funding for political parties

    January 23, 2025
  • “Does Ed Davey’s stunts and embrace of ‘Tik-Tok’ Politics tell us all we need to know about politics in the future?”

    January 23, 2025
  • Has Nigel Farage been the most successful UK politician in the 21st century?

    January 23, 2025

All Other Posts

  • Cameron as foreign secretary: implications for the UK government. Is it democratic?

    November 20, 2023
  • A new Supreme Court judgement and the rejection of Rishi’s plan to send asylum seekers to Rwanda 

    November 20, 2023
  • Will Labour’s stance on the Israel-Gaza conflict affect their predicted success in the coming general election?

    November 20, 2023
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