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Category: research
Security Sector Reform
See original blog here. Security Sector Reform is a necessary but complex part of most post-war transitions that often fails. Nadine Ansorg (Reader in International Conflict Analysis … Read more
Political Theory at Kent: Work in Progress and Book Launch
Students and staff researching political theory attended a work-in-progress event and Dr Ben Turner’s book launch on the 19th of May 2023. These events, organised … Read more
The EU since the War in Ukraine: Global Europe Centre Workshop
On 23 January 2023, the Global Europe Centre (GEC) organised an expert workshop on the theme ‘The EU since the War in Ukraine: Still a … Read more
Re-launch our Political Bites podcast with a deep dive into Cyberterrorism.
The School of Politics and International Relations re-launches its Political Bites podcasts! Originally launched in 2020, the podcast features our world leading experts discussing areas … Read more
Macron as the New Right?
On The Popular Show podcast, Dr Charles Devellennes discusses how recent developments in French politics align with his analysis of Macron’s first term in office … Read more
Comedians, Clowns, and Critical Thought
Dr Iain MacKenzie, lecturer in Politics and a founding director of the Centre for Critical Thought (CCT), along with colleagues from the Kent School of … Read more
How to Best Align Business Interests with Community Growth.
MA students Salomey Ali and Killa Zadva have been doing an internship with Business Plan for Peace. Together they blog about the potential for business … Read more
School of Politics and IR Research Scholarships 2023
The School of Politics and International Relations offers a supportive, dynamic and diverse environment for creative research. We have a longstanding international reputation for research … Read more
Which Traits Make Scientists Trustworthy?
Attitudes to vaccination are closely shaped by whether people trust scientists, according to Dr Ben Seyd, Will Jennings (University of Southampton) and Joseph Hamm (Michigan State University). Business … Read more