Introduction: President Trump’s second term has heightened tensions between the U.S. and China, creating a volatile environment for the private sector. Trade wars, technological decoupling, and geopolitical uncertainty are already materialising as significant risks. The administration initially imposed a 145% tariff on Chinese goods—later scaled back to 30% following a…
Modern Britain can be described as having a political climate charged by migration anxieties and rising populism. In recent times, the United Kingdom’s efforts to curb irregular migration continue to evolve in both ambition and controversy. Following the political turbulence and violation of human rights surrounding the government’s Rwanda scheme, Labour’s recent attempts to secure a similar, though more diplomatic…
There is a new type of global arms race developing with destabilizing potential for the world. The global arms trade is no longer dominated by superpowers. In a rapidly evolving…
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) is facing rising pressure from the global economy. Tensions between the United States and China are bringing real consequences. New US tariffs reaching…
Venezuela has undergone a profound transformation from a flawed democracy to an increasingly entrenched authoritarian regime. Over the last decade, systematic erosion of democratic norms, institutional weakening, and the narrowing…
In an era defined by rapid technological advancement and instantaneous global communication, information has become not just a resource but also a battleground. Foreign state-sponsored disinformation campaigns—especially those orchestrated by…
Transformation in the Global Security Environment and the UK’s Strategic Vision As the 21st century reaches its third decade, the global security environment is undergoing a significant transformation in terms…
The dividing line between politics and economics has all but disappeared in Trump’s second term as president. The first 20 weeks of Donald Trump’s second term as US president have…
The international opprobrium that Israel faced before its intensified military offensive in Gaza seems to have eroded the strategic victories Israel earned since they launched strikes in Gaza. The sympathies…
‘The structures of human association are determined primarily by shared ideas rather than material forces’ (Wendt, 1999, p.1). In 1988, the Basel Accords were introduced by the Basel Committee on…
On May 29th, over a thousand protesters and supporters of Nepal’s former King gathered in the capital, Kathmandu, calling for the restoration of the constitutional monarchy. Protesters marched into the…
Over the past four decades, there have been profound changes in the religious and political spheres of Brazil. The explosive growth of Pentecostal and evangelical Christianity, particularly through the Universal…
At the close of 2023, the number of people forcibly displaced worldwide reached a staggering 117.3 million, the highest figure in recorded history. This includes 43.4 million refugees and 68.3…
The China–Russian relationship has become one of the most significant political alliances of the global political scene in recent years. Their bilateral co-operation has intensified throughout all areas — in…
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…
Warwick’s International Relations Society and Warwick’s Jewish Israeli Society are excited to announce their speaker event taking place on the 22nd of February 2019 at 6pm in S0.21. Lian Najami…
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…