Is the UK's standing in global finance being overshadowed by a reputation as a haven for corrupt money? London’s status as a global financial hub attracts not only legitimate investment but also illicit wealth. Despite comprehensive legal frameworks, including the Bribery Act 2010 and the Criminal Finances Act 2017, enforcement…
China’s “small and beautiful” projects mark a new phase in its global strategy, shifting from mega BRI infrastructure to targeted, community-based development that deepens influence across the Global South. At a high-level meeting on the Global Development Initiative held alongside the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly, Chinese Premier Li Qiang announced that China would launch 2,000 new…
Trump–Netanyahu plan promises a 72-hour hostage deal, phased Israeli pullbacks, and international oversight, but Hamas consent, verification powers, and a path to Palestinian self-rule remain in doubt. [divider style="single" border="small"]…
This article sheds light on the causes, consequences, and uncertain pathways in the aftermath of the recent uprising in Nepal. Earlier this month, Nepal experienced one of the most sudden…
The rippling effect of the European Transit System shutdown for Ukraine, Russia and the security of Europe's future With the European Transit System’s (ETS) last shutdown, we witness a symbolic…
The tectonic plates of Middle Eastern geopolitics shifted dramatically in December 2024 when Bashar al Assad boarded a plane and left Syria after five decades of his family's brutal rule.…
The Present Situation in the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict The Israeli-Palestinian conflict has been a major focus of international political activity for many years. However, recent actions by Western countries to recognise…
China's great agricultural drive in Latin America proposes significant benefits for all involved, but what are its effects and should it be contained by regulations? China plans to move 300…
The transatlantic relationship has long been one of the defining pillars of global politics. From the Marshall Plan to the deep economic and cultural ties that have grown over decades,…
Back to back Article 4 invocations by Poland and Estonia highlight how Russian provocations and looming US retrenchment are testing NATO’s deterrence credibility on its eastern flank. NATO’s eastern flank…
Estonia’s claim of Russian airspace violations near Vaindloo highlights how even minor incursions serve as deliberate tests of NATO unity, amplifying the security dilemma and exposing the Baltic region’s role…
The question of political representation has long divided scholars of British democracy. Over the past seven decades, the political landscape has shifted markedly, from the programmatic and charismatic leadership of…
President Putin signed over 20 bilateral agreements with President Xi covering energy, aerospace, agriculture, and more during his recent visit to China (Zhang, 2025). Notably, they agreed to complete the…
An anime series on pirates and camaraderie has left the screen and is transforming into a rallying political symbol of resistance and creative expression in Indonesia. In recent years, the…
As Merkel prepares to leave politics and with the European elections around the corner, there is a lot of uncertainty surrounding European politics. Far right parties have recently gained considerable…
Ezra Friedman discusses the significance of the fall of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action Warwick’s Pugwash Student Society, along with Warwick’s International Relations Society, are delighted to host their…
In conversation with Romania's former Minister of Health and Chief of Staff for the Minister of Finances Warwick Romanian Speaking Society together with Warwick International Relations Society have the pleasure…