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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UPDATE: Yes, Donald Trump Is A Threat to Ireland’s Security
“In Donald Trump’s fragile ego and narcissist display, there is no consistency for economy, security, or society — in the US or in Ireland”
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EA on RTE and BBC: US Finally Allows Ukraine’s Strikes Inside Russia
Analyzing why Biden Administration, after months-long blockade, is allowing Ukraine to strike inside Russia with US-made long-range missiles.
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More Than Ever, The US Needs “Woke Politics”
“Woke Politics”: “Let’s agree starting point that quest for civil rights is positive – even essential – for welfare of society & those in it.”
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EA Podcast: US Election 2024 — What Are The Lessons for Democrats?
Examining lessons for Democrats from the US elections, from the economy to rights, and considering what lies ahead with Trump Administration.
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EA VideoCast: Trump and the Middle East
69-minute analysis of Donald Trump’s election, Israel’s open-ended wars in Gaza and Lebanon, and other developments in the Middle East
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EA on UK and Irish Outlets: Trump’s Cabinet Picks — Hardliners, Grifters, and Craziness
Analyizing the danger signs craziness from Donald Trump’s 1st picks for Cabinet, including Defense Secretary and advisory role for Elon Musk.
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EA on WION: How Will Trump’s Election Affect Gaza, Ukraine, and the World?
Analyzing effect of Donald Trump’s election as US President on Israel’s mass killing in Gaza, Russian invasion of Ukraine, & world in general.
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EA on RTE: Lessons from US Election as Ireland Prepares to Vote
50-minute review of 2 elections: last Tuesday’s in US and vote on November 29 in Ireland. What lessons can be learned for positive politics?
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