Politics
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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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Labour Doorstep, Denny View, Caldicot
Today I went out with a contingent of Severnside Labour branch to Denny View in Severn Ward, Caldicot for a #LabourDoorstep session, promoting Catherine Fookes who is the Labour Party candidate for MP in Monmouthshire at the general election. Present were Cllrs Angela Sandles, Maria Stevens (Severn Ward), Francis John Crook, Jacqui Strong, Henry Higgins,… Continue reading
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Labour Doorstep, Portskewett
After working with Chepstow Labour, I joined Severnside Labour in Portskewett to campaign for Catherine Fookes’ election as MP, covering Monmouthshire. With fellow councillors, we engaged with locals, discovering significant Labour support despite a Conservative councillor. I capped the day with a pint at The Portskewett Inn, supporting local business. Continue reading
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Book Launch, Cardiff University: Ministerial Leadership by Leighton Andrews
The author, a Cardiff University alumnus, attended a political book launch at the Glamorgan Building, aiming to network and learn. They conversed with Huw Edwards, a former Labour MP, sharing insights on politics and the upcoming general election. Despite concerns about another Huw Edwards, the event was enjoyable and worthwhile. Continue reading
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Labour Doorstep, Undy
Today, we conducted #LabourDoorstep in Undy, Monmouthshire, near Caldicot. Labour MP candidate Catherine Fookes joined us, along with MP Thangam Debbonaire and local councillors Frances John Crook and Angela Sandles. Despite some hills, the community warmly welcomed our team of political representatives. Continue reading
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