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Democracy Elections Europe & the EU Political Leaders

Populism ends with a phone call

Apr 14, 2026 Eitan Tzelgov Comment on Populism ends with a phone call

Dr Eitan Tzelgov, University of East Anglia On Saturday I was anxiously checking my phone to see what was going on in Hungary’s election. I

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How the Representation of the People Bill can be amended to strengthen democracy

Apr 8, 2026 Editor Comment on How the Representation of the People Bill can be amended to strengthen democracy

The Government’s new Representation of the People Bill is set to transform the way the UK votes. Toby S. James draws attention to a move towards automatic

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Palestine Action: why the High Court ruled against the government, and what it means for the future of protest

Feb 18, 2026 Editor 1 Comment on Palestine Action: why the High Court ruled against the government, and what it means for the future of protest

David Mead, University of East Anglia The High Court has ruled that the UK government’s proscription of the group Palestine Action was unlawful. This is

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

Democracy Elections Europe & the EU Political Leaders

Populism ends with a phone call

Apr 14, 2026 Eitan Tzelgov 0
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How the Representation of the People Bill can be amended to strengthen democracy

Apr 8, 2026 Editor 0
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Palestine Action: why the High Court ruled against the government, and what it means for the future of protest

Feb 18, 2026 Editor 1
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
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

Parliament Week Analysis Public Policy and Administration Reforming Parliamemt The Partisan View

It’s in the bag: Parliament could be better connected to the people through a petitions select committee

Nov 14, 2013 EditorComment on It’s in the bag: Parliament could be better connected to the people through a petitions select committee

Alexandra Runswick, Director of Unlock Democracy, argues that setting up a petitions committee could help

Elections Parliament Week Analysis Public Policy and Administration Reforming Parliamemt The Partisan View

Putting Parliament at the core of national life

Nov 14, 2013 Editor1 Comment on Putting Parliament at the core of national life

Charles Clarke, visiting Professor at the University of East Anglia, considers how Parliament could be

Parliament Week Analysis Public Policy and Administration Reforming Parliamemt The Partisan View

Too many clever-dicks in Westminster

Nov 14, 2013 Editor1 Comment on Too many clever-dicks in Westminster

Douglas Carswell MP argues that the front benches of Parliament are dominated by politicians more

Public Policy and Administration Reforming Parliamemt The Partisan View

An immodest proposal to revolutionise an ailing institution: ‘Guardians for future generations’

Nov 14, 2013 Editor1 Comment on An immodest proposal to revolutionise an ailing institution: ‘Guardians for future generations’

Dr. Rupert Read argues that  parliamentary democracy needs to be reformed so that future generations are

Studying at UEA

My Internship in the Cabinet Office – Adib Chowdhury

Nov 14, 2013 Editor

Adib Chowdhury was one of six students who undertook placements at the Cabinet Office recently organised

Studying at UEA

My Internship in the Cabinet Office – Oliver Watson

Nov 14, 2013 Editor

Oliver Watson was one of six PSI students who undertook placements during the Summer of

Parliament Week Analysis Public Policy and Administration Reforming Parliamemt The Partisan View

Is Parliament fit for purpose? Select Committee Reforms means that it has never been more so.

Nov 14, 2013 EditorComment on Is Parliament fit for purpose? Select Committee Reforms means that it has never been more so.

Richard Bacon MP argues that Parliament is fit for purpose.  The Wright reforms have re-invigorated Select

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Democracy Elections Europe & the EU Political Leaders

Populism ends with a phone call

Apr 14, 2026 Eitan Tzelgov 0
Uncategorized

How the Representation of the People Bill can be amended to strengthen democracy

Apr 8, 2026 Editor 0
Uncategorized

Palestine Action: why the High Court ruled against the government, and what it means for the future of protest

Feb 18, 2026 Editor 1
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
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Peacetime Anglo–Japanese Military Relations: Old Friends, New Partners

Sep 18, 2025 Editor 0
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