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Dr Edward Wastnidge
The Open University, Faculty of Social Sciences
Edward is a Lecturer in Politics and International Studies at The Open University, and is also in charge of the university’s International Studies programme.
Dr Edward Wastnidge's activities
Browse 10 OpenLearn items Dr Edward Wastnidge has worked on
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Copyright: UK Government
What is the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO)?114
Dr Edward Wastnidge takes a look at the Foreign and Commonwealth Office, explaining its modern day roles and responsibilities.
Updated on:
22 Oct 2018
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Chaoyue 超越 PAN 潘 under Creative Commons BY-NC-ND 4.0 license
Syria: who's involved, and what do they want?114
In the days since an alleged chemical attack outside Damascus, the pressure in Syria has risen dramatically.
Updated on:
16 Apr 2018
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Methods in Motion: Challenging the Narrative114
Eddie Wastnidge sets out why he believes academics like himself have a duty to challenge the biased narratives driving Western policy in the Middle East, and what this could achieve.
Updated on:
03 Oct 2017
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Saving Setrus: To Intervene or not to Intervene114
A neighbouring state is falling into war. You're the Prime Minister - can you use your political capital to legally intervene? Should you even try?
Updated on:
07 Apr 2017
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Justin Sloan under Creative Commons BY-NC-ND 4.0 license
Is Obama's Iran legacy under threat?114
The OU's Edward Wastnidge hails Obama's achievements in shifting US-Iranian relations - but warns they might not hold.
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20 Feb 2017
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Gage Skidmore under Creative Commons BY-SA 4.0 license
What impact will Trump's victory have on international politics?114
OU academics from the Department of Politics and International Studies discuss the impact of Donald Trump's election victory on international politics and America's relationship with other countries.
Updated on:
20 Jan 2017
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Stefan Berndtsson under Creative Commons BY 4.0 license
Methods in Motion: The magpie114
Edward Wastnidge is trying to make sense of methods - and has a confession to make...
Updated on:
20 Oct 2016
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PodMag April 2016114
PodMag is the monthly update of news, views and interviews from the Faculty of Social Sciences at The Open University.
Updated on:
14 Apr 2016
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Saudi Arabia is paying a heavy price for Iran’s global rehabilitation114
Saudi Arabia is paying a heavy price for its role in escalating the tension in Saudi-Iranian relations, which has been felt far beyond the Middle East.
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07 Jan 2016
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The Open University under Creative Commons BY-NC-SA 4.0 license
The spaces of politics 114
What are the spaces of politics beyond the usual buildings of parliament? Three Open University academics tell us in this video.
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13 Feb 2015
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