Author KH
Be careful what you wish for. Those in the North East who strongly favoured a No Vote on the 18th of September got their way – with 55% choosing to remain in the Union compared to 45% who voted to… Continue Reading →
International Politics is all about conflict and cooperation – so this year’s first year students experienced it hands-on. The river basin game involves five states with different economic, political and social needs, interest and status. They all live around the… Continue Reading →
On internships, work experience and building a career after uni Hi, I’m Sami Jassam, a 2014 graduate from Northumbria University. I’m originally from Leeds and I studied BA(Hons) Politics for what I can honestly say were the best 3 years… Continue Reading →
The 2014 elections for the European Parliament have seen a major result for euro-sceptic parties. One obvious question is: what will happen now? Some elements are worth considering to address the question. First, Some of the most impressive results obtained… Continue Reading →
At a recent talk to Politics A-level students at Charles Thorp Comprehensive School, I addressed the argument about the current polarisation in American Politics. Common sense understandings of the term would suggest that, in a two-party system, polarisation is when… Continue Reading →