The Jean Monnet Network BEAR (Between the EU and Russia) is organising a policy conference ‘Bridging the EU and Russia’ in three online events. The … Read more
The School’s Research Seminar Series Starts Up This Summer
The School of Politics and International Relations’ Research Seminar Series will resume this Summer. Featuring guest speakers from external institutions the first three events for … Read more
April News RoundUp
April -the sun shone, the snow fell, we could get a haircut again or freeze in a pub garden, President Biden celebrated his first 100 … Read more
POLIR Student Ben Treacy takes part in UK Cyber 9/12 Strategy Challenge
“Much like fighting a Hydra, deal with one issue and more take its place. The competition has only given me a glimpse into the complexity … Read more
Professor Richard Whitman co-authors new Chatham House E3 strategic agenda report
Professor Richard Whitman) is the co-author of a new Chatham House research paper evaluating the opportunities and risks for the future collaborative strategies of France, Germany and the … Read more
Comment: Arlene Foster resigns – What’s next?
Arlene Foster will step down as leader of the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) on 28 May and as First Minister at the end of June. … Read more
Professor Whitman comments on the significance of Boris Johnson’s redecoration.
“Yes, its a storm in a teacup but storms-in-teacups can have significant political ramifications.” Professor Richard Whitman, Professor of Politics and International Relations joined BBC … Read more
Online Launch for ‘Northern Ireland: The Fragile Peace’
The University’s Conflict Analysis Research Centre (CARC) is holding a virtual launch for the newly updated ‘Northern Ireland: The Fragile Peace’ (Yale Books) on Tuesday 11 May … Read more
Why Joe Biden will not change Palestinian lives.
During his election campaign, Biden reiterated his proclivity for a two-state solution and promised to reopen the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) mission in Washington, DC, … Read more
How would Scottish independence effect UK global reputation?
“Following Brexit, the UK has been weakened on the international stage, as its foreign policy tilts to the Indo-Pacific and it risks playing a lesser … Read more








