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American politics Democracy

New York Times v Sullivan: the 60-year old Supreme Court judgment that press freedom depends on in Trump era

Sep 26, 2025 Editor Comment on New York Times v Sullivan: the 60-year old Supreme Court judgment that press freedom depends on in Trump era

Emma Long, University of East Anglia Donald Trump is attempting to sue the New York Times. In a lawsuit filed on September 15 the US

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What Would You Put in a US Time Capsule?

Sep 26, 2025 Editor Comment on What Would You Put in a US Time Capsule?

On this day in 1938, the World’s Fair came to Flushing Meadows Park in New York City. It is here that the Westinghouse Time Capsules

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Peacetime Anglo–Japanese Military Relations: Old Friends, New Partners

Sep 18, 2025 Editor Comment on Peacetime Anglo–Japanese Military Relations: Old Friends, New Partners

For over a decade, Japan and the UK have identified one another as their most important security partners in Asia and Europe respectively. The two

Environmental politics

What will happen to the legal status of ‘sinking’ nations when their land is gone?

Sep 11, 2025 Editor Comment on What will happen to the legal status of ‘sinking’ nations when their land is gone?

Avidan Kent, University of East Anglia and Zana Syla, University of East Anglia Small island nations such as Tuvalu, Kiribati, the Maldives and Marshall Islands

Democracy

Palestine Action arrests: what happens next, and what it tells us about the breadth of Britain’s counter-terrorism laws

Aug 16, 2025 Editor Comment on Palestine Action arrests: what happens next, and what it tells us about the breadth of Britain’s counter-terrorism laws

David Mead, University of East Anglia The proscription of Palestine Action – banning membership or support for the organisation on the ground that the home

Democracy

Billions voted in 2024, but Electoral Integrity Project exposes cracks in global democracy

Aug 8, 2025 Editor Comment on Billions voted in 2024, but Electoral Integrity Project exposes cracks in global democracy

Toby S. James, Holly Ann Garnett, and Sofia Caal-Lam The Global Electoral Report 2025 has been published and raises concerns about the state of democracy

American politics Democracy

New York Times v Sullivan: the 60-year old Supreme Court judgment that press freedom depends on in Trump era

Sep 26, 2025 Editor 0
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What Would You Put in a US Time Capsule?

Sep 26, 2025 Editor 0
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Peacetime Anglo–Japanese Military Relations: Old Friends, New Partners

Sep 18, 2025 Editor 0
Environmental politics

What will happen to the legal status of ‘sinking’ nations when their land is gone?

Sep 11, 2025 Editor 0
Democracy

Palestine Action arrests: what happens next, and what it tells us about the breadth of Britain’s counter-terrorism laws

Aug 16, 2025 Editor 0
Democracy

Billions voted in 2024, but Electoral Integrity Project exposes cracks in global democracy

Aug 8, 2025 Editor 0
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Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela: A legendary Great takes his leave

Dec 10, 2013 EditorComment on Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela: A legendary Great takes his leave

Dr. Elizabeth Cobbett considers the legacy of Nelson Mandela. Mandela’s death is a moment for

Critical Global Politics Cultural Politics and Media Expert Political Analysis Music & Politics Nelson Mandela

Mandela and ‘that song’

Dec 10, 2013 Editor1 Comment on Mandela and ‘that song’

Professor John Street considers the importance of music to the anti-apartheid struggle. The day after Nelson

Critical Global Politics Expert Political Analysis

Anti-terrorism laws have caused citizens to rethink what being a citizen means

Dec 6, 2013 EditorComment on Anti-terrorism laws have caused citizens to rethink what being a citizen means

The UK government has introduced many anti-terrorism laws in recent years.  Lee Jarvis and Michael

Expert Political Analysis Public Policy and Administration

Has the coalition made people less interested in politics?

Nov 29, 2013 Editor1 Comment on Has the coalition made people less interested in politics?

Last week at our School Question Time, someone asked about whether the experience of Coalition

Elections Expert Political Analysis Public Policy and Administration

John Bercow to consider the case for internet voting in the UK. Is it a good idea?

Nov 27, 2013 Editor3 Comments on John Bercow to consider the case for internet voting in the UK. Is it a good idea?

Dr. Toby James considers the proposal from the Commons Speaker John Bercow that internet voting

Parliament Week Analysis Public Lectures Public Policy and Administration

Parliament Week Events at UEA, 2013: What does Parliament mean to you?

Nov 26, 2013 EditorComment on Parliament Week Events at UEA, 2013: What does Parliament mean to you?

Each year, the University of East Anglia host a week of special events to mark

Critical Global Politics Expert Political Analysis

Global financial companies are pushing Africa away from cash based economies

Nov 22, 2013 EditorComment on Global financial companies are pushing Africa away from cash based economies

Dr. Elizabeth Cobbett recently presented research on the spread of global finance into Sub-Saharan African markets.

Studying at UEA

Why study politics, international relations, culture and media with us?

Nov 17, 2013 Editor

The University of East Anglia is one of the best Universities to study politics, international

Critical Global Politics Expert Political Analysis International Relations

The New Libya

Nov 14, 2013 EditorComment on The New Libya

Muammar Gaddafi fell from power in 2011 after a 42 year rule.  Dr. Johan Franzen considers

Expert Political Analysis Parliament Week Analysis Public Policy and Administration Reforming Parliamemt

It’s Parliament Week: A cause for celebration, education, but most importantly, critique?

Nov 14, 2013 EditorComment on It’s Parliament Week: A cause for celebration, education, but most importantly, critique?

Dr. Toby James argues that Parliament Week is an important opportunity for public to critically

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American politics Democracy

New York Times v Sullivan: the 60-year old Supreme Court judgment that press freedom depends on in Trump era

Sep 26, 2025 Editor 0
Uncategorized

What Would You Put in a US Time Capsule?

Sep 26, 2025 Editor 0
Uncategorized

Peacetime Anglo–Japanese Military Relations: Old Friends, New Partners

Sep 18, 2025 Editor 0
Environmental politics

What will happen to the legal status of ‘sinking’ nations when their land is gone?

Sep 11, 2025 Editor 0
Democracy

Palestine Action arrests: what happens next, and what it tells us about the breadth of Britain’s counter-terrorism laws

Aug 16, 2025 Editor 0
Democracy

Billions voted in 2024, but Electoral Integrity Project exposes cracks in global democracy

Aug 8, 2025 Editor 0
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