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England Win the World Cup… It’s Not the One You’re Thinking of

England Win the World Cup… It’s Not the One You’re Thinking of

By Archie Thomas, BA Politics and International Relations ‘No, not that world cup. The cricket world cup!’ On 13 November the T20 Cricket World Cup came to an end with an enthralling final at the MCG in Melbourne, Australia. England beat Pakistan by five wickets to become world champions in

LGBTQIA+ Rights in the Shadow of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar

By Mia Jin Haagensli, MSc Politics of the Middle East The long-awaited 2022 World Cup just kicked off in Qatar, and football fans all over the world are ready for a month of intense games associated with excitement, pride, and a sense of belonging. For many, the month-long cup serves

Why you should be angry, not just worried

By Daphne Saunders, BA Global Liberal Arts A green energy system is possible, don’t let anyone tell you otherwise. More than possible, it is unquestionably necessary and beneficial to all. It is the cheapest energy source that provides the most jobs. Don’t just be worried by the enormity

Questioning the Monarchy

Questioning the Monarchy

By Manjiri Nene, MA Global Media and Communication The fifth season of The Crown is the latest depiction of the monarchy’s most turbulent time in recent history – the 1990s. The show tries its best, but fails to satisfy the audience’s expectations. The writers attempt a more dynamic narrative

Throwing Soup At The Problem?; A brief history of the Just Stop Oil Protests

Throwing Soup At The Problem?; A brief history of the Just Stop Oil Protests

Unzeela Manzoor- BA Politics and International Relations Amid momentous climate change calamities, environmental activists under the banner of ‘Just Stop Oil’ have been seeking to amplify their call for climate justice through a plethora of protests. The organisation conducts a couple of dozen meetings per week throughout the country and

LGBTQIA+ rights neglected at the hands of FIFA for the 2022 World Cup

By Mia Jin Haagensli, MSc Politics of the Middle East FIFA strikes yet again. This time, the notorious football governing body is famously hosting its 2022 World Cup in Qatar, a country much known for its neglect of LGBTQIA+ rights. When Qatar, a country with a known history of human

Geopolitical challenges loom over the G20 summit in Bali.

Geopolitical challenges loom over the G20 summit in Bali.

By Safira Rachmadian, BA International Relations and Global Development On Monday 14 November, leaders of the G20 nations arrived in Bali, Indonesia for the annual G20 summit. This year’s summit has been overshadowed by peak political unrest concerning Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, as well as increasing tensions between