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Free movement of persons is conventionally seen as a means to promote European integration. A closer look at its dynamics suggests it should be reassessed. Gareth Davies…
The internet revolution of the past 20 years has opened up countless new ways for people to shop, bank, find love – and to commit crimes. Every time we switch on a computer, open…
Emilian Kavalski and Nicholas Ross Smith, from the University of Nottingham Ningbo China, explore the coronavirus outbreak through an international…
Antonia Jennings argues that now is not the time for despair. Neoliberalism is limping to its death, and it’s up to us to make sure that what comes next isn’t something worse. Get…
Economists necessarily lack evidence about alternative institutional arrangements that are distant from our current reality. The challenge is to remain true to empiricism without…
I recently sat down with Akosua Adomako Ampofo, President of the African Studies Association of Africa to discuss her life, decolonization (including my own) and the research…
Given the success of populist politicians across Europe, some pro-Europeans have openly wondered whether they should adopt the same tactics as populist parties to make the case…
Agata Lulkowska explores the world's love of South Korean cinema. The international success of Parasite, the black comedy thriller by Bong Joon-ho, has been rather…
The UK’s sdecision to allow Huawei to build part of its 5G network despite US opposition threatens to undermine one of the world’s longest standing and most important intelligence…
Duncan Green overviews a recent speech by the chief executive officer (CEO) of the International Rescue Committee.  IRC boss David Milliband gave a speech…