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The Peruvian… Miracle? Why We Should Look Beyond The Gdp

For the past fifteen years, the Peruvian economy has been booming; since the start of the last decade, the country…

9 years ago

Not so Free: The Historical Origins of Trade Liberalisation

In 1846, after a long battle, Britain’s Corn Laws were repealed exposing the market to international competition and reducing the…

9 years ago

Understanding the 2015 Anti-Terrorism Act: Surveillance, Privacy and The Spectre of Terror in Canada

For the first time since the USA Patriot Act was signed into law in the aftermath of September 11, the…

9 years ago

What Explains the Patterns of Political Disengagement Among Young People in the UK?

The salience of this particular question is articulated well by Almond and Verba as they note that civic culture and political participation…

9 years ago

Wars Without End: Drug Trafficking and Terrorism in the Twenty-First Century

Rediscovering the War on Drugs A recent military operation staged in Peru last month was a timely reminder of the connections that…

9 years ago

What Options for a New European Relationship Are Possible if Brexit Became the Will of the People?

As the United Kingdom (UK) seeks to renegotiate its relationship with the European Union (EU), it won’t be long before…

9 years ago

Arming Ukraine and the Baltics Could Prove Counter-Productive in the West’s Stand-Off With Russia

One of the most controversial issues in the context of the Ukraine crisis is the question of whether the US…

9 years ago

Understanding the 2015 Anti-Terrorsim Act: Surveillance, Privacy and the Spectre of Terror in Canada

For the first time since the USA Patriot Act was signed into law in the aftermath of September 11, the…

9 years ago

Dwindling Yemen: The Politics of Insurgency & The Rise of Houthi Rebels

The importance of Yemen Yemen is one of the poorest countries of the Arab World. Today it faces a major…

9 years ago

Afghanistan: A Failed State in Perpetuity or the Green Shots of a Renewed Nation?

Despite the horrendous cost of 185,000 – 249,000 estimated casualties since 2001, Afghanistan’s security and prosperity is still of major…

9 years ago