Living History: Turkey from the perspective of a student backpacker
Leila Isa reflects on Turkey’s contentious identity, Islam, and nationalism from a summer spent traveling from Istanbul to Southeastern Anatolia.
The Trump Campaign is Pitch Perfect
Benjamin Adams dissects Trump’s 2024 campaign, arguing that the ridiculousness of his character might just secure a second Trump term.
Will US Campus Protests De-rail Biden’s Re-election Chances?
Pro-Palestine student protests have led Biden to be attacked from both the left and right on the issue, potentially diminishing his re-election hopes.
“Safeguarding the Union”: New deal restores government to Stormont led by Sinn Féin
MPs have approved the government’s plan to approve fresh post-Brexit trading arrangements, despite unhappiness from some unionists in Westminster.
Women’s rights in Iran revisited
Following recent elections and continual mass protests, has anything changed for women’ rights in Iran?
Democracy fails early tests in 2024
Elections in Pakistan and Indonesia present warning signs for a year full of crucial elections.
Kenyan high court rules against police deployment in Haiti
Kenya, along with the US, had been hoping to send forces to intervene in Haiti which is currently suffering a humanitarian crisis according to the UNFPA.
US Elections: Does Haley still have a chance?
Following victories in the Iowa caucus and the New Hampshire Primary, Trump has seen off all challengers for the Republican nominee except Nikki Haley.
Pro-Choice Activists in the United States Look Ahead to 2024 Elections
Abortion rights are set to be at the heart of debates ahead of US elections in 2024, playing a role in their outcome as well as being affected by them.
Bangladesh Election: Sheikh Hasina wins controversial fourth term
Bangladeshi prime minister wins recent election amid accusations of political repression and a boycott from the primary opposition party.
US Elections: Looming Iowa Caucuses Signal Likely Trump Victory
Nick Papanicolaou analyses the Republican nominee race in the run up to the Iowa caucuses, showing where Trump’s rivals faltered.
TCS News Update: Polish Pro-European Government Delayed from taking Office
Donald Tusk looks set to bring about a shift to the left in Polish politics despite efforts from the incumbent Law and Justice party to prevent Tusk forming a pro-European government.
TCS News Update: The Coup in Gabon And The ‘Return Of Coups’ to Africa
A TCS News Update on the recent coup in Gabon, and whether there are issues with much of the discussion of the so-called ‘coup belt’ in the Sahel region.
The Israel-Palestine Conflict: A TCS Editorial
In this editorial, Ralph Jeffreys calls for a more understanding, compassionate and context based approach during these difficult times.