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Methods in Motion: As borders flex, how does citizenship change?
Society, Politics & Law

Methods in Motion: As borders flex, how does citizenship change?

...economic reasons? Questions of access to citizenship, the regional and international dimensions of citizenship, and the rights and duties of citizens are increasingly on the agendas of national governments and international organizations. These are arguably of increasing urgency. On the 8th of July 2016, the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences (FASS), together with the...
Is Europe letting down Eritrean refugees?
Society, Politics & Law

Is Europe letting down Eritrean refugees?

...economic development, migration management, stability and governance. In the meantime, irregular migration to Europe continues apace, fed in no small measure by the repressive policies pursued by Eritrea, Sudan and Libya and by a failure of other “partners” such as Nigeria to reduce conflict and promote more inclusive development. While the EU thinks the partnership...
Does Germany need a smooth Brexit just as much as the UK?
Society, Politics & Law

Does Germany need a smooth Brexit just as much as the UK?

...economic impact of Brexit (“hard” or “soft”) on the British economy is likely to be serious in the short run, but manageable if its government applies appropriate fiscal policies. The big loss from leaving, however, will be political and social. Namely, losing EU treaty protection of important environmental, consumer, employment, civil and human rights. To these...
Trump and Kim might get together, but the two Koreas are unlikely to reunite
Society, Politics & Law

Trump and Kim might get together, but the two Koreas are unlikely to reunite

...economic investment and cease current sanctions. But what about unification? Would a peace treaty end any prospects of unification, with each country recognising the other’s existence, or might it install a system of governance that the two countries could share – a federal system, for example? The key question is what Kim really wants. If all he really desires is a...
Northern Ireland’s dance to the music of time of Brexit
Society, Politics & Law

Northern Ireland’s dance to the music of time of Brexit

...economically. Despite claims and protests to the contrary, it is constitutionally different to the rest of the UK. This is because of the equality rights enshrined in the Good Friday Agreement (GFA) of 1998, which is not applicable to citizens in the rest of the UK, as well as the legislative differences in key areas of social policy. In the current space between the...
Why do multinationals hope for a customs union?
Money & Business

Why do multinationals hope for a customs union?

...economic and trade agreement’ concluded between the EU and Canada. Multinational corporations with plants in the UK favour a soft Brexit. In a leaked report, the Japanese government points out that 879 Japanese companies, including manufacturing giant Hitachi and carmakers Honda, Nissan and Toyota, employ 142,000 staff in the UK. It calls on the prime minister to keep...
Has footballer price inflation run out of control in the Premier League?
Money & Business

Has footballer price inflation run out of control in the Premier League?

...economic performance of Sky, the chief financier of the Premier League. It reported that despite a £6.1 billion growth in revenue since 2012, losses have risen by £945m in the same period. The broadcasting giant’s economic losses stand at £208m for the past 12 months alone. Couple this with a 14% drop in viewing figures on Sky’s live channels across the 2016-17...
Integrated education in Northern Ireland - or divide and sectarianism?
Society, Politics & Law

Integrated education in Northern Ireland - or divide and sectarianism?

...economic benefits of reduced duplication involved with parallel education sectors, as the largest provider the Catholic hierarchy can be seen as vulnerable to the old accusations that by persisting with their own schools they are guilty of maintaining unnecessary separation. Integrated education in Northern Ireland - and its relationship with class And amidst these...