Politics
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Chatham House: Turkey’s evolving role in Libya
Recent violence in Libya highlights Turkey’s growing political and military influence there. Turkey aims to be a regional power, pursuing security assistance and economic interests. Despite temporary conflict resolution efforts, tensions persist, raising concerns about a potential war. Turkey faces dilemmas with local power dynamics while navigating complex foreign relationships and corruption risks. Continue reading
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Chatham House: Member’s Question Time: Is the US pushing regime change in Venezuela? Why now?
Chatham House is an esteemed think tank where I engage in discussions on international issues, particularly on Venezuela. Today’s meeting covers U.S. policies and Trump’s view on Venezuelan narcotrafficking, which many believe lacks foundation. The session explores regional influences, Cuba’s potential role, and the broader implications for U.S.-Latin America relations. Continue reading
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Labour Party Zoom Meeting on NHS with Wes Streeting, Health Secretary
I was invited to join this Labour Party Zoom meeting about the NHS with a presentation by Wes Streeting, Secretary of State for Health. Wes talked about how the NHS has been at the centre of this country’s politics since its formation in 1948. He spoke of the dangers of Reform and Nigel Farage and… Continue reading
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Review: The Rule of Law – by Tom Bingham
Tom Bingham, a distinguished British judge, explores the Rule of Law in his concise book. He discusses its principles, their application in the UK, and contrasts them with foreign interpretations. The text examines Human Rights and legal fairness, offering valuable insights for aspiring law students while highlighting the flaws in the British Justice System. Continue reading
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Review: AI, Automation, And War – The Rise Of A Military-Tech Complex – by Anthony King
Artificial Intelligence or AI is a real technology buzz word. It has dominated global news stories and is seen as the great new leap forward in modern technology that will have a transformative effect on all our daily lives. Whereas the advantages to the civilian sector seem positive, good and acceptable. There has been a… Continue reading
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Differences and Inequalities
Drawing on material from two out of the three strands of DD102 study materials, discuss some of the ways in which differences and inequalities can both change and persist over time. The two topics I have chosen from two strands are City Road, Cardiff from the introductory strand, which looks at Making Lives, Connecting Lives… Continue reading
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2011 Blackberry Riots, United Kingdom
The analysis of the 2011 ‘Blackberry’ riots in England reveals conflicting perspectives on the role of inequalities. Conservatives view the riots as lawlessness driven by moral decline, while radicals highlight socio-economic disenfranchisement as a key cause. This essay urges addressing underlying inequalities to prevent future unrest rather than merely punishing the rioters. Continue reading
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Jane Mudd PCC Election Victory, Corn Exchange, Newport
Jane Mudd was elected as the new South East Wales Police and Crime Commissioner for Labour. I assisted her campaign through canvassing efforts. A celebratory event in Newport featured local Labour leaders. The new Corn Exchange venue is promising for music events, and I enjoyed a nice pint at the nearby rock bar. Continue reading
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Review: Architectures of Violence – The Command Structures of Modern Mass Atrocities – by Kate Ferguson
I discovered this book at Chatham House library. The front cover image of Arkan with his trademark white tiger gave away a lot of the subject detail of the book. It focuses on the war of the former Yugoslavia. Later in the work we touch upon the mass atrocities in other wars such as in… Continue reading
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The Long, Forgotten War in Nagorno-Karabakh
The past year’s headlines have been hijacked by global conflict. The Russian invasion of Ukraine and the Israeli reaction to Hamas in Palestine. These two major wars have dominated. Yet a major, long-running war that has endured for 35 years came to a head in September 2023 when the conflict in Nagorno-Karabakh officially ended. This… Continue reading
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