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The Role of Democracy
Is democracy the most effective method of ensuring political representation, or are we over-looking other suitable approaches?
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NGO's in Global Politics
How do NGO's exert power in global politics, and to what extent have they become unofficial political tools of international diplomacy?
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Nuclear Deterrence
Is nuclear deterrence a viable political strategy in the post-Cold War world, or is a more modern approach to nuclear proliferation needed?
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EU Enlargement
How is EU enlargement continuing to affect the domestic politics of member countries and the international relationship between member states?
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Twitter in Iran
How did Twitter influence the 2009 post-election unrest in Iran, and to what extent did the social networking site become overtly politicised?
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The UK and US Special Relationship
Do the UK and the US really have a special relationship, or is this merely a hang-over form the past that the UK is desperate to maintain?
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The Nobel Peace Prize
When the Nobel Peace Prize was awarded to Barack Obama in 2009, did this signify the prize's politicisation, or did it reflect Obama's achievements?
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Libya and the West
How has Libya's controversial relationship with the west developed over the past thirty years, and how might it change in the future?
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The Fate of California
How have economic, social and cultural problems conspired to leave California on the edge of a complete financial meltdown?
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Silvio Berlusconi
What does the career of Silvio Berlusconi tell us about Italian politics, and about the Italian willingness to forgive apparent transgressions?
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US Campaign Spending
Why did the US Supreme Court vote to overturn a ban on corporate spending during elections, and how will this change American politics?
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UK Expenses Scandal
How did a scandal about MP's expense claims in 2009 cause controversy and undermine public confidence in the British political system?
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Gordon Brown and Bullying
What do accusations of bullying reveal about Gordon Brown's public image, and how have they destabilised his election build-up?
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More essays soon!
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