The Future of Islamic State
A useful update here from BBC Newsnight on the future of Islamic State following the fall of Mosul to Iraqi forces and the shrinking geographical size of the IS caliphate.
Jon Snow: MacTaggart Lecture (Politics and the Media)
The tragedy and agony of Grenfell Tower forms the centrepiece for a remarkable talk from Jon Snow at the Edinburgh International Television Festival.
Who Are the World's Nuclear Weapons Powers?
This would make an interesting lesson starter. Challenge your global politics students to list the nine countries that possess nuclear weapons.
Decoding North Korea's Nuclear Intentions
Some interesting analysis here from a former CIA expert on North Korea. Why does North Korea really want to complete its nuclear weapons programme? She argues the main reason is "survival".
‘Third strike for Westminster’s voting system’
The Electoral Reform Society has published their report on the June 2017 General Election.
Communicating rather than governing
Trump’s presidency is much more about communicating with his supporters than actually governing according to this article in Vanity Fair. Can much the same be said about Theresa May?
Bot Armies and Fixing Elections
Allegations of election interference from outside agencies grow each year. This BBC Inquiry Special Reportlooks at the impact of "bot armies" on electoral processes and results.
Rogue States: Kim Jong-un’s Leadership Approach in North Korea
A useful short video introduction here from the New York Times explaining the leadership style of Kim Jong-un.
Brexit - Why Britain Voted for It
Well worth a watch - although you'll need an hour. A superb presentation drawing on survey evidence collected over more than a decade in which Matthew Goodwin explains why a majority of British...
Meet the Young People Who Support the DUP
A fascinating insight here into the views of some young people who support the DUP.
Making the Argument for Anarchism
A short, thought-provoking video here ideal for those studying anarchism as part of optional ideologies.
Prospect of a new UK political party
Can he be serious? Janan Ganesh from the Financial Times has been thinking about the prospect of a new political party emerging from the uncertainties and divisions of the Brexit shenanigans.
Political disengagement in the UK
Which groups in the UK are politically disengaged and why? This House of Commons Research Briefing provides plenty of background evidence.
How China's Growing Nationalism Changes Views of the West
As Xi Jinping moves China in new directions, national pride among 20 and 30-year-olds in China is growing and the perception of the West is changing.
Bognador's Four Reasons for Expecting a Second Referendum
Professor Vernon Bognador argues in this piece in the Guardian that the probability of a second referendum on the terms of a post-Brexit agreement grows stronger by the day.
How Remain voters switched in the 2017 General Election
Data from the British Election Study is reported here in this article from Ed Fieldhouse and Chris Prosser at the University of Manchester.
The Inside Story of Election 17
A superb programme on Radio 4 hosted by Anne McElvoy talks to key figures from Labour, the Conservatives and the Liberal Democrats, and find out what really went on in May and June as the General...
Where in the World is Censorship most Oppressive?
An interesting discussion question and one that the Economist decided to pose to a variety of people in London.
Did Cambridge Analytica play a role in the EU referendum?
BBC Newsnight investigates whether the EU referendum was highjacked by data analytics company Cambridge Analytica.
Impact of Lowering the Voting Age to 16
The size and shape of the UK electorate has not changed markedly since 1969 when the voting age was cut from 21 to 18. What effect on individual constituencies might happen if the voting age is...