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 Media: Trump “TACOs” Over US Strikes on Iran
Analyzing Donald Trump’s “TACO” — Trump Always Chickens Out — pulling back from wider US strikes inside Iran and what might happen next
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EA-Clinton Institute VideoCast: Ireland and The Making of America — Irish America and Race
How Irish immigrants navigated issues of race, identity, and belonging in US as they established an Irish America from 19th century to today
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EA-Ukraine Special: A Sitdown in Dublin to Analyze Russia’s Invasion
4-part, 90-minute special about the state of Russia’s 53-month invasion of Ukraine — Part 1: Is there a chance for a lasting ceasefire?
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EA-Trump Report VideoCast: The Week in TrumpLand — Failing in Iran, Grifting for Trump’s Ego, Crying About Canada, Shouting at Pete Hegseth, and Staying Woke About US Politics
Donald Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth at a Cabinet meeting, Camp David, Maryland, July 31, 2026 (CNN) EA on International Media: Trump “TACOs” Over US Strikes on Iran EA-CEO Retort VideoCast: Charlatans v. Experts — From Trump’s Alarming Behavior to The...
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EA-Frontline Videos: Putin’s Isolation Over Invasion of Ukraine
32 minutes on Russia’s 53-month full-scale invasion of Ukraine, including the increasing political and economic isolation of Vladimir Putin
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EA-CEO Retort VideoCast: Charlatans v. Experts — From Trump’s Alarming Behavior to The Persecution of Dr. Fauci
73 minute analysis of charlatans like Donald Trump and life-saving experts like Dr. Anthony Fauci — and how we uphold one rather than other
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EA-Clinton Institute VideoCast: Ireland and The Making of America — How The Irish Influenced US Politics
Terry Golway on how Irish immigrants helped transform American politics — from local political machines to highest levels of public office
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EA on Slawa TV and Pakistan TV: A Trump Administration Shift Towards Ukraine?
Analysis of shifting relationship between Trump Administration and defense of Ukraine against Russia’s invasion, including joint projects
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