Forget the Constitution: Only His Ratings Check Donald Trump
“Real difference between Donald Trump and his powerful predecessors is simple: popularity” — If it’s only ratings holding back Trump, what is to be done?
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No Joke: Why A Young Comedian Leads Polls in Ukraine’s Presidential Election
“Given a lack of vision and leadership among many of Ukraine’s current elite, it is unsurprising that trust in public institutions is at unprecedented low.”
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Out-Mubaraking Mubarak: Sisi’s Authoritarian Power Grab in Egypt
An “Egypt of authoritarianism and repression”: 2011 Revolution disappears amid detentions & Parliament set to extend Gen. El-Sisi’s right to rule until 2034
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Imran, MBS, and Money Forge a Pakistan-Saudi Strategic Partnership
Personal links and money drive a new strategic partnership between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia — now the two countries seek to institutionalize the bonds.
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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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Should We Celebrate International Women’s Day?
University of Birmingham discussion of International Women’s Day: should we be celebrating it or should we instead be marking challenges that continue?
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Why We Are Too Emotional About Shamima Begum
Most compassionate and appropriate response to Shamima Begum’s lack of feeling is reason: not “What do I feel about her?,” but “What is right thing to do?”
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EA on BBC: Explaining Breakdown of the Trump-Kim Summit
“Problem is that Donald Trump, rather than being invested in process, was invested in his ego and the photo opportunity. And the North Koreans used that.”
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Lessons from the 1980s for UK’s Independent Group
Cost & achievement of UK’s Independent Group of 2019 will be worth watching – but will they be even less dramatic than breakaway of a previous generation?
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EA on Al Jazeera’s Inside Story: Can Bernie Win?
Adam Quinn on Bernie Sanders’ chances amid crowded field of Democrat hopefuls – many of whom take similar positions on issues from health care to economy
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How Migration Deals Turn Refugees Into Commodities
As countries look at refugees as economic opportunities, “a warning to West’s policymakers who view ‘migration deals’ as panacea to burden-sharing problems”
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Political WorldView Podcast: The Democrats Running for President in 2020
Political WorldView looks at crowded field of Democrats running for President in 2020. Can candidates get past “batshit crazy” of Trump to focus on issues?
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Brexit: Explaining The Insurance Policy of the Irish Backstop
Irish backstop prevents hard border and hard Brexit – but many UK Tory MPs still oppose it because “you stay in customs territory until you find solution”
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What We Must Do to Control Climate Change
After 3 climate change conferences, we can’t say we weren’t warned. If we do not act, runaway greenhouse effect will kick in with disastrous consequences.
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Can Macron and Merkel Reinvigorate Europe?
French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Angela Merkel sign a new treaty. But can the two leaders overcome challenges at home?
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EA on Monocle 24: Pelosi v. Trump over Trump Shutdown
Scott Lucas on Nancy Pelosi’s request to Donald Trump to rearrange his State of the Union address, because of the Trump Shutdown’s effect on security
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Assertive Pakistan Tries to Make Itself Relevant Again
“For the first time in a decade, Pakistan’s foreign policy has a coherent and organized campaign to make itself relevant”
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Brexit, the Far Right, and Antagonistic Politics in the UK
“There is a fine line between democratic debate and populist antagonism. Brexit has unleashed an ‘us’ and ‘them’ mentality that is dividing our democracy along increasingly antagonistic fault lines.”
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EA on Monocle 24 and BBC: Donald Trump, Russian Agent?
Donald Trump as a Russian agent? Scott Lucas reviews the evidence and what happens next over Trump-Russia investigation
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EA’s 2-Minute Video: Here’s What Will Happen With Brexit
Scott Lucas on 2 alternatives after Parliament rejects UK Government’s Withdrawal Bill from EU: 1) a No Deal with economic consequences or 2) an extension of Article 50 delaying departure
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Monitoring “Fake News”: WhatsApp and the Nigerian Elections
In an era where “fake news” is compounding the challenge to democracy, how can societies ensure political advance through effective campaigns and elections?
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What 2 New Year’s Eve Stabbings Tell Us About Responding to “Terrorism”
“We need to make an effort not to overreact through speed, sensationalism, and blanket coverage of every attack perceived as terrorism.”
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Pakistan’s Foreign Policy — The Year That Was, The Year To Come
A combination of smart diplomacy and vigorous engagement is gradually carving out a political role for Pakistan, as it reduces its regional and international isolation.
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Populism Spreads in Indonesia and Malaysia
“Indonesia’s and Malaysia’s factions will be learning from one another, with emotional messages based on Islam to fight for legitimacy through populist appeals.”
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How Financial Markets May Adjust to Brexit
What are the post-Brexit prospects for London and European Union cities as financial centers?
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Why London’s Airports Are Vulnerable to Drones
Events at London’s Gatwick Airport show how vulnerable airport infrastructure is from the fast-evolving and disruptive technology of unmanned drones.
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No Deal Brexit Will Leave NHS in UK’s Devolved Regions in Critical Condition
Even as a Brexit No Deal looms, the impact on the National Health Service across the UK’s devolved jurisdictions has not been explored.
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Unfiltered Video: The Consumer Who Stole Christmas?
In the University of Birmingham’s latest Unfiltered video discussion, Professor Isabelle Szmigin and Dr Caroline Moraes investigate “Has consumerism stolen Christmas?”
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Fragile Pakistan-US Relations Crucial to Ending Afghan Conflict
“The way forward to a joint political end goal in Afghanistan can only be paved through continuous engagement between Pakistan and the US.”
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What Russia’s Actions v. Ukraine Tell Us About “New World Order”
“Russia is discounting the legal status of Ukraine and ignoring international law in light of the West’s reluctance to respond.”
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