Politics at Lunchtime
Come along and discuss local, national and international events and issues. Feel free to bring your lunch!
International Relations: A Brief Introduction
<p>In 1919, International Relations (IR) began as a distinct field of study, with the founding of the very first IR professorship: the Woodrow Wilson Chair of IR, at what is now Aberystwyth University
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Kosciuszko - National Park or Paddock?
Why is NSW’s ‘Brumbies Bill’ so controversial? Why do conservationists oppose ‘heritage horses’ in national parks? Is Kosciuszko a national park or is it being turned into a horse paddock? What are
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International Security: A Brief Introduction
<p>International Security, as a core sub-discipline of International Relations, has traditionally been concerned with issues such as the prevention of war, the promotion of peace, and the
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International Law: A Brief Introduction
<p>International Law (IL), as a core sub-discipline of International Relations, emerges from the interactions of sovereign states in the international system, and their efforts to regulate and
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Putin: 20 Years in Power
<p>After winning his fourth term as president in 2018, his grip on Russia is stronger than ever. Who is Vladimir Putin? What were the formative influences on his politics and character? We look at
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Human Rights: A Brief Introduction
<p>Human Rights (HR) is a concept with a long history, but it has only became widely embraced after the establishment of the United Nations in 1945. In this course, we will begin with an examination
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The Study of Civilization - What's All the Fuss About?
A number of social & political theorists, have written treatises on ‘Civilization’. Many of these are ‘celebratory’ in nature with a focus ‘How the West Won!’ But if the West is so much better than ‘
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Will Donald Trump be Impeached?
The Democrats have started proceedings leading to the possible impeachment of Donald Trump. We look at what impeachment means; why has there been discussion of it for some time, and how the process
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Rhetoric and Reality in the World of Politics
<p>How can we explain the discrepancies between rhetoric and reality in all aspects of politics? The marked discrepancies are frustrating and debilitating for citizens, journalists, historians and
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