Dec 12, 2019 | Politics & Society
The United Kingdom goes to the polls on December 12, with Brexit one of the main issues for voters. How will the country vote? Will Brexit finally happen? What will UK foreign policy look like moving forward? Justin Wong speaks with Richard Whitman about the...
Aug 27, 2019 | Business & Economics, Politics & Society
On June 23, 2016, British voters chose to leave the European Union. Over the last three years, the UK has attempted to negotiate their withdrawal from the EU but to very little progress. Prime Minister Theresa May resigned from office in June as a result of these...
Mar 26, 2019 | Politics & Society
By Julija Sardelić Does stripping people of citizenship lead to security and justice? Julija Sardelić explores this complex question in light of some recent cases. “What does being British mean to you? Democracy? Freedom of speech? Rights for women? Rights for...
Nov 21, 2018 | Business & Economics, Politics & Society
A draft agreement on the UK’s withdrawal from the European Union has been reached between representatives of both sides, alongside an Outline Political Declaration on a future relationship. It remains to be seen whether the British government is able to survive, and...
Nov 15, 2018 | Politics & Society
By Andrew Glencross Brexit is closing in, but how did we get here, and what will happen next? Finally, 595 days after Theresa May informed the EU of the UK’s intention to leave, there is light at the end of the tunnel. The “tunnel”, in this case, is Brussels-speak for...
Jun 29, 2017 | Politics & Society
With the recent elections in the UK and France, what might the rise of Corbyn and the election of Macron mean for the global political forecast? Do these results give us clues about the future of Europe and European geopolitics with the United States? Maria Armoudian...
Jun 11, 2017 | Politics & Society
What are the implications of Brexit for the UK and Europe? After more than forty years of membership, the UK’s withdrawal from the European Union presents unprecedented legislative and constitutional challenges. In a public lecture given at the University of Auckland...