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Dr Kirsty Hughes explores views on and prospects for Scottish independence, and the possible implications of Liz Truss as UK Prime Minister. Continue reading Scotland’s Independence Debate and the New UK Prime Minister
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Professor Albert Weale considers the nature and implications of Trussism for the future of UK-EU relations, and the clash of ideas between libertarian Conservatism and the European project. Continue reading Trussism and the Future of UK-EU Relations
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Una Bergmane explores the complex and competing legacies of Mikhail Gorbachev, particularly in the Baltic states, and the incompatibility he encountered between the democratisation of Soviet society and the preservation of the Soviet empire. Continue reading Between empire and democracy: the complex legacy of Mikhail Gorbachev
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Professor Mark Galeotti reflects on Mikhail Gorbachev’s capacity to fail productively, following news of the death of the former General Secretary of the Soviet Union on 30 August 2022. Continue reading Gorbachev was no saint. But he was a kind of hero
As Europe battles an unprecedented heatwave, Professor David Alexander underlines the importance of disaster preparedness, mitigation and response and argues there is still time to create a Europe that minimises suffering, rather than ignores it. Continue reading Blowing Hot and Cold: Natural Hazard Response in Europe
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