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Qatar 2022: the world’s most autocratic World Cup venue?

November 18, 2022November 18, 2022 by Pierre Bocquillon

Pierre Bocquillon

Football fans face a moral quandary. Do they avidly follow the World Cup? Or boycott and stay away? The FIFA World Cup is one of the most anticipated sporting events in the world. But it is also being held in a country where serious concerns have been raised about human…

How does the quality of US elections compare globally?

November 8, 2022November 8, 2022 by Pierre Bocquillon

Pierre Bocquillon

Here’s a mini-Vlog lecture briefing by UEA Prof Toby James ahead of the 2022 November mid-terms. Key points: There is a long history of problems with US elections dating back to the foundation of the Republic.The US is middle ranking when compared internationally – and 16th amongst the Americas.Electoral Integrity…

Legendary politics Professor John Street reflects on over 40 years of teaching politics at UEA

September 8, 2022September 8, 2022 by Pierre Bocquillon

Pierre Bocquillon

Our good colleague and legendary politics Professor John Street will be retiring later this month after a career spanning over four decades at UEA. For UEA's latest Politics at the Edge podcast, John sits with Clare Precey, Alan Finlayson and Pierre Bocquillon, to reflect on 42 years of teaching politics,…