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Society, Politics & Law
How should we read Donald Trump's first Presidential speech?
On January 20th, Donald Trump became the 45th President of the United States. Andrew Hines takes a closer look at what his speech at the inauguration might tell us about the man and his presidency.
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Society, Politics & Law
What impact will Trump's victory have on international politics?
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.
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Society, Politics & Law
Saving capitalists from themselves?
Dr Joe Hanlon explains his thoughts on the EU and recent global treaties being biased toward global corporations. Do we really think Teresa May and Donald Trump will defend us? 'Talk about foxes guarding hen houses' says Joe.
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Society, Politics & Law
Chelsea Manning: An OpenLearn reading list
As one of the last acts of his presidency, Barack Obama has commuted Chelsea Manning's sentence and she will be released from prison within weeks. We've dipped into some of the background to her case
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Health, Sports & Psychology
How is a bench helping improve mental health in Zimbabwe?
A simple wooden seat in Harare is allowing people to open up and share their problems. It's getting results, reports Anita Makri.
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Society, Politics & Law
Donald Trump, President elect: A collection
This Friday, Donald Trump will be inaugurated as the 45th President of the United States. Experts from the OU and beyond share their insights into the man - and what his policies might mean for the world.
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Society, Politics & Law
Should the EU give up on 'ever closer' union?
As the UK prepares to leave, should the EU remake itself? Pol Morillas believes it's time for the Union to adopt a more flexible approach.
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Health, Sports & Psychology
What are bed blockers - and are they signs of a failing NHS?
Instead of 'bed blockers' and statistics, it's important to remember that we're talking about people - and their care needs.
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Society, Politics & Law
How did Donald Trump get elected and who does he represent?
OU academics from the Department of Politics and International Studies talk about the how and why of Donald Trump's victory.
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Society, Politics & Law
What are Donald Trump's politics?
OU academics from the Department of Politics and International Studies talk about the 'populist' politics of Donald Trump and the rise of populism more widely.
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Society, Politics & Law
What is happening in Yemen?
100,000 people have lost their lives in the ongoing conflict in Yemen. As the crisis drags into a seventh year, Vincent Durac explains the background - and what might happen next
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Nature & Environment
What will Donald Trump do for the environment?
A collection of experts try to predict how Donald Trump's presidency might impact on the planet.