What is EA Birmingham?
EA Birmingham is EA WorldView’s section where the best academic research meets the best public engagement on today’s issues of concern. University of Birmingham scholars, both faculty and postgraduates, draw on their expertise to illuminate the reality of confiict and the hope for cooperation, be it over democracy, migration, humanitarian aid, civil rights, or international relations.
Within EA Birmingham, you’ll find or initiatives such as the Populism Project. We will be co-publishing the articles of Birmingham colleagues on outlets such The Conversation, and featuring their analysis in the media.
The day of the ivory tower is long gone. From the heart of Birmingham and the tower of Old Joe, welcome to our window to the world.
Ukraine War, Day 598: Russia “Facing Setbacks” in Attacks on Avdiivka in East
Russia’s attacks on Avdiivka in eastern Ukraine, trying to seize the momentum from Kyiv’s 4-month counter-offensive, are reportedly “facing setbacks”.
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Political WorldView Podcast: Trump’s Threat to US Democracy
After a 4-year break, Political WorldView returns with an analysis of the forthcoming trials of Donald Trump, even as he tries to return to the White House.
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Unfiltered Video: Should People in Debt Try to Save?
Unfiltered video and podcast: Professor Andy Lymer and Joanna Elson of the Money Advice Trust discuss whether people in problem debt should try to save
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Political WorldView Podcast: Trump in the UK — Ceremony, Bluster, and Fallout
Political WorldView takes apart Donald Trump’s visit to UK, looking not only at royal treatment but also Trump’s intervention in British domestic politics.
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Political WorldView Podcast: The Politics Around the (Still Unseen) Mueller Report
Political WorldView’s reading of politics around Mueller Report on Trump-Russia, from Administration attempt at burial to consequences for Trump & Democrats
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Political WorldView Podcast: The “Breakup of UK Party Politics?” Edition
Political WorldView on Independent Group and challenges to main parties: “We must emphasize how important Brexit has been in reshaping UK party politics.”
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EA on International Outlets: A Fragile US-Iran Ceasefire
Explaining why the Trump camp backed away from its threat to end Iran’s civilization — but also why the 2-week ceasefire is on shaky ground
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EA-Times Radio VideoCast: Trump Camp’s Lack of Intelligence From Iran to Ukraine
Linking developments in US-Israel War on Iran and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine through the Trump camp’s lack of intelligence on both cases
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EA on International: US-Israel War on Iran — “Desperate” Trump’s Foul-Mouthed Threats of War Crimes
Analyzing latest threats of Donald Trump to commit war crimes in US-Israel War on Iran, conveyed in an expletive-laden post on social media
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EA on LBC and Morning Ireland: Trump Fires Pam Bondi and Purges US Generals
Donald Trump’s firing of loyal servant Attorney General Pam Bondi and his purge of US commanders such as Army Chief of Staff Gen. Randy George
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EA-Times Radio VideoCast: US-Israel War on Iran — Trump’s “Race Against Time” as His Lies Unravel
32-minute analysis: Military and political consequences of Iran’s downing of US F-15E jet, bringing Trump camp nearer to important decision
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EA on DW News and Firstpost: Iran Downs US F-15E Fighter Jet
Analysing Iran’s downing of US F-15E fighter jet and consequences for US-Israel War, from Tehran’s “publicity victory” to next US operations
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EA on International Outlets: US-Israel War on Iran — Trump’s Deception and Incoherence
Highlighting Donald Trump’s deceptive rhetoric, amid the US-Israel War, about “productive conversations” and Iran accepting his demands
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EA-Ukraine VideoCast: Can Kyiv Cripple Russia’s Oil Exports?
27-minute analysis of Ukraine’s counter-attacks against Kremlin’s 49-month full-scale invasion, including strikes limiting Russia oil exports
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