How English Footballer Marcus Rashford Exposed the Nastiness of Austerity — But What Must Be Done Now?
“Can Manchester United score? They always score” — the footballing words in...
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World
Removing The Boundary: It’s Time for Real Inclusion in English Cricket
“Summer of 2019 showed English cricket could be for many and not for few. But for moment to be more than fleeting, invisible boundaries must be removed.”
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EA on talkRADIO: Trump v. Biden (and Fauci) Over Coronavirus; No US-UK Trade Deal; Russia’s Cyber-Attacks; China’s Economy
Trump lashes out at Joe Biden and Anthony Fauci; UK Government’s Brexit self-harm; Russia cyber-attacks from Olympics to elections; China’s economic rebound
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PiAP-Clinton Institute Webinar: Comparing Populisms
What can we learn from examining populism across as well as within countries? Drs. Daniele Albertazzi, Stijn van Kessel, & Julien Mercille take on question.
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EA on talkRADIO: Political Virus, Political Vaccine — From Trump to New Zealand’s Ardern
“Political virus” of Donald Trump’s denial and disinformation v. “political vaccine” of New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern’s effective handling of Coronavirus
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A Victory in New Zealand for A Progressive and Kind Politics
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern’s victory in New Zealand is a triumph for a progressive, kind, relational politics. Will other national leaders take notice?
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Brexit — UK Government Rattles Sabre, Breaks Law, Wounds Itself
UK Government rattles sabre over Brexit by withdrawing from an international treaty — but only threatens Ireland future and faces legal proceedings by EU.
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China and the EU in Africa: Clash or Convergence?
“The role of mediator between the EU and China, while representing the interests of Africa’s states, can only be occupied by those states themselves.”
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Vlaams Belang’s Populists Seek Lead of Belgium’s “Flemish Front”
How Belgium’s Vlaams Belang right-wing populist party, ostensibly opposing government, is mobilizing supporters to make itself voice of Flemish nationalism
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Don’t Blame the Unemployed as UK Enters Its Economic Winter
As UK autumn turns cold, economy teeters on edge with double whammy of No Deal Brexit & Coronavirus — so Government might try to shift blame to unemployed
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Supreme Leader’s Camp Apologizes After Criticizing Iraq’s Grand Ayatollah Sistani
The camp of Iran’s Supreme Leader criticizes one of the leading clerics in Shia Islam, Iraq’s Grand Ayatollah Ali Sistani, but then apologizes.
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The Battle for LGBTQ+ Rights in Post-Communist States
“This is a war on identity that is set to continue”: LGBTQ+ community faces restrictions, spurred by Putin, in post-Communist states in Eastern Europe.
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Right-Wing Populism Across Europe: The PiAP VideoCasts
Populism in Action Project’ s season of 5 VideoCasts: Research Fellows assess effect of Coronavirus on right-wing populist parties in 4 European countries
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Why Virtual UN Meetings Make Diplomacy Difficult
“Technology allows state officials to see each other on screen in seconds, but virtual diplomacy appears unlikely to ever replace face-to-face interaction.”
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EA on BBC: Ginsburg’s Legacy for Rights; UK Government’s Folly Over US Trade Deal
Legacy of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Ginsburg: can it be preserved against rush by Donald Trump & Mitch McConnell to approve arch-conservative replacement?
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US Democrats Repeat: No Secure Irish Border = No US-UK Trade Deal
US-UK Trade Deal: “The UK reneging on the Irish dimension of its Brexit deal with the European Union would be an act of grotesque self-sabotage”
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How Can We Properly Remember in the Time of TikTok Holocaust?
Amid the TikTok Holocaust trend, how do we ensure that young people are fully supported in their wish to remember while avoiding “simplistic role playing”?
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VideoCast: Understanding Right-Wing Populism in Finland
In fifth & final videocast in Populism in Action’s 1st season, Niko Hatakka explains position and aspirations of Finland’s right-wing populist Finns Party.
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EA on TRT World: Politics and Poses — The Israel-UAE-Bahrain Accords
Cutting through spin to explain domestic and regional calculations & maneuvers behind accords between Israel, UAE, & Bahrain — & Saudi Arabia behind them
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Why No Deal Brexit and No Secure Ireland = No US-UK Trade Deal
UK’s Johnson Government should not delude itself: Leaving Brexit agreement with European Union and no secure Ireland border means no US-UK trade deal
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VideoCast: Understanding Right-Wing Populism in Italy
Populism in Action’s Matteo Zulianello & Daniele Albertazzi discuss central themes around right-wing populism and rapid development of Italy’s League Party.
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UPDATED: EA on BBC — The Kremlin and the Poisoning of Alexei Navalny
Analysis of poisoning of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny with the nerve agent Novichok, the Kremlin as the #1 suspect, and international response
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Unfiltered Video: Black Lives Matter — Is This A Turning Point?
Black Lives Matter: “Racism is here. Power based in racism is here. If we’re going to address it, we need to take a long, hard look at ourselves.”
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Lebanon Was in Deep Trouble. Now It’s in Cataclysmic Trouble.
Beirut port explosion is an immediate crisis for Lebanon, but it has deep roots: stalemate from “sectarian balance”, corruption, and failure of governance.
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Why The Kremlin Celebrated the UK’s “Russia Report”
To counter Russia’s operations, UK institutions need to create clarity and transparency. Due to a lack of will and coordination, they are unlikely to do so”
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EA on TRT World, talkRADIO and BBC: Biden, Bannon, and Russia
Analyzing developments from Joe Biden’s acceptance speech to arrest of Trump’s ex-top advisor Steve Bannon to attempted assassination of Russia’s Navalny
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EA with talkRADIO: In Praise of Ben and Jerry’s and Refugees
Backing Ben and Jerry’s in their support of refugees — and calling out UK Government for deriding both the company and those fleeing for their lives
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Coronavirus: Jordan Seals Off City Near Syrian Border
Jordan’s officials seal off a city near the border, reversing the lifting of restrictions in June, as Coronavirus surges in neighboring Syria.
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UK: Why Priti Whipped Up A Culture War Against Refugees
UK Home Minister Priti Patel & refugees: “If patriotism is last refuge of scoundrels, then creation of culture war is last bastion of political desperation”
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Imran Khan’s Strengthened Pakistan and Its Strategic Possibility for the UK
Imran Khan’s Pakistan has bolstered its global image and foreign relations. Does it provide a strategic lifeline for a post-Brexit Britain?
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