On May 22nd, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announced that the next general election in the United Kingdom will take place [ … ]
Category: Current iIssues
Homophobia at the Finnish Presidential Election?
Homophobia at the Finnish Presidential Election? Last Sunday, Finland had elected its 13th president. The National Coalition party candidate Alexander [ … ]
Nowruz
Despite being born and raised in London, as an Iranian, I grew up celebrating Nowruz with my family every year. [ … ]
Ramadan: Sacred Month of Spiritual Reflection
The month of Ramadan in the Islamic calendar is observed by Muslims worldwide as a sacred month of reflection. Its [ … ]
Politics and Development in the Middle East
The fourth and last part of the module, “Politics and Development in the Middle East”, highlighted the developmental prospects for [ … ]
China’s Challenge to US Hegemony
The concept of hegemony is a complex and multifaceted one, with different ideologies presenting varying views within the field of [ … ]
From legal to real: Challenges in recognising LGBT marriages in Vietnam
“To realize a world of equality and dignity for all, we will have to change laws and policies; we will [ … ]
Unravelling the Complexities of the Middle East
During the course, we have been able to unravel and demystify the complexities of the Middle East. Our exploration has [ … ]
Pita at the End of the Road – Six Months on From Thailand’s General Election
It’s been almost six months since Thailand’s General Election, and a new government has been established. Despite winning the most [ … ]
Improve the world a better place for ourselves and future generations
Improve the world a better place for ourselves and future generations Our global community is united in the pursuit of [ … ]
Significance of the Middle East in the World
The Politics and Development of the Middle East is an intriguing topic that has gained attention due to the rapidly [ … ]
Studying Politics and Development in the Middle East
Numerous compelling reasons exist to study politics and development in the Middle East. One of the most significant reasons is [ … ]