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Global Politics Blog Posts

The USA remains the global hegemon

December 3, 2021December 3, 2021 | 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, 2021December 3, 2021 | 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, 2021December 2, 2021 | 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, 2021December 2, 2021 | 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, 2021September 30, 2021 | 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, 2021January 8, 2021 | 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, 2020December 1, 2020 | 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 10, 2020 | 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, 2020September 15, 2020 | 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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Iraqi PM Mustafa Al-Kadhimi looking to sell off Iraq’s key assets to Saudi Arabia and the US

July 13, 2020July 13, 2020 | Global Politics | Abbas - UVI

Ever since the oil price trade war between Saudi Arabia and Russia began in March 2020, Iraq’s financial situation has…
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  • The USA remains the global hegemon

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    December 3, 2021
  • The world is in a state of bipolarity….for now

    December 2, 2021

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