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Affirmative Action in the US College Admission Process

Affirmative action refers to practices aimed at addressing past and present discrimination, particularly in education and...

International Relations

Evolving Conceptions of Sovereignty

The definition of sovereignty is a contested topic in the field of International Relations. While its traditional conception can be...

International Relations

Is Torture Ever Morally Justifiable?

Torture is defined as any act that involves inflicting severe mental or physical pain on an individual by a state official for the...

Business

From Uni Student to CEO: Peter Wood

Turning uncertainty into opportunity: How Peter Wood’s Graduate Guide podcast inspires career clarity and success In today’s feature, we...

Economics

The Effects of Inflation on Daily Life

Inflation is a sustained rise in the general price levels of goods and services within an economy. It has remained a global phenomenon...

International Relations

The Belt and Road Initiative

In September 2013, Chinese president, Xi Jinping, announced his vision for “One Belt, One Road” (OBOR), subsequently renamed the...

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Raising $1 million at 23: Ahana Banerjee

Forbes 30 Under 30 and Sunday Times Young Power List. How Ahana Banerjee raised $1 Million at 23... In today's feature, we dive into the...

Business

Low Investment & The UK Economy

Business investment plays a crucial role in economic growth and prosperity of any nation. It signifies confidence in the economy, drives...

Business

The Online Banking Era

Banking is transforming as a result of digital technology that is reshaping how individuals and businesses manage their finances. Online...

Business

Forbes 30 Under 30 CEO: Ben Jeffries

From a startup, to Forbes 30 Under 30 and the CEO of a global company, we sat down with Ben to unravel his journey. In today's feature,...

Business

An Introduction to Business Consulting

In order to overcome obstacles, maximise performance, and spur expansion, organisations frequently search for expertise. The need for...

Business

Tech Giants vs. Startups in Understanding the Battle for Innovation

Innovation is the foundation on which all tech companies are based. They can enhance efficiencies within existing industries, or, in the...

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Economics

Immigration and Its Impacts

“Illegal immigration hurts American workers; burdens American taxpayers; and . . . costs our country billions and billions of dollars...

Economics

1929, The Great Crash – What Actually Happened?

Many have heard about the social and economic turmoil caused by the Wall Street Crash of 1929, but very few are aware of the cause of...

Economics

The OPEC Cartel

OPEC (Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries) is the largest oil-exporting cartel globally, supplying 38% of global oil demand...

Economics

The Global Debt Dilemma

Debt is on the rise. Recently, global debt has reached unprecedented levels. It is reported that in the third quarter of 2023, global...

Economics

The Chaebols of South Korea

South Korea’s economy has a highly developed mixed economy. By nominal GDP, the country has the 4th largest economy in Asia and the 10th...

Economics

The Negative Multiplier: Why are We Losing Money?

A recent report from the Centre for Cities paints a concerning picture of economic disparities across the UK, revealing that the average...

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International Relations

International Relations

Enhancing Security Without Triggering an Arms Race?

Can we ever be safe? (Note: this article investigates the security dilemma, a key element of the realist theory of international...

International Relations

The Collapse of the Arab Maghreb Union

The Arab Maghreb Union is a regional organisation established in 1989 by five North African countries (Algeria, Libya, Mauritania,...

International Relations

When and Why Did the Cold War Begin?

The Cold War is an umbrella term used by historians and modern political theorists to denote the period of time in the mid-to-late...

International Relations

The UN's Sustainable Development Goals

The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) were introduced in 2015 as part of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development...

International Relations

What is Constructivism?

Constructivism emerged as a prominent theoretical perspective within the field of International Relations, challenging traditional...

International Relations

An Introduction to ASEAN

The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) is a political and economic union which includes 10 Southeast Asian states: Indonesia,...

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Politics

Politics

Policing: Do We Really Need It?

The police are a key institution of Western democracies. They protect and uphold the rule of law, ideally treating all citizens without...

Politics

The Shortcut to Winning Elections?

Political parties aim to get into power in order to enact changes relevant to their parties’ priorities. Typically, this is achieved by...

Politics

The Concepts of Virtu and Fortuna in Machiavelli’s The Prince

Born in Florence, 1469, Niccolo Machiavelli was a renowned political philosopher and statesman who also served as the secretary of the...

Politics

Populism: Culture or The Economy

Despite what populists may want you to believe, complex problems do not have simple answers. The rise of populism is no exception to...

Politics

Is the Left-Right Spectrum Enough Today?

The Left-Right dimension is a dichotomous continuum strongly utilised over the last 200 years, particularly in Western Europe, to...

Politics

A Delve into Russia's Elections

Russia went to the polls between the 15-18th of March and no one will be surprised at the outcome: Putin won again, and will continue to...

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