Other News
ASK THE EXPERT - PROFESSOR ALDRICH RESPONDS
A Knowledge Centre Q&A with Prof Richard Aldrich
For each of our fortnightly themes, we will feature a question and answer opportunity with an expert within the field. For our theme 'The Future of Social Sciences', we gave you the opportunity to ask questions of Professor Richard Aldrich, Professor of International Security in the Department of Politics and International Studies. Questions were submitted on the themes of conspiracy, terrorism and the recent death of Osama bin Laden, a range of Prof Aldrich's responses can be found below.
THE POLITICAL FALLOUT OF THE NEWS OF THE WORLD
A Knowledge Centre article based on a podcast featuring Professor Wyn Grant
In the wake of the News of the World phone hacking scandal Professor Wyn Grant from the Department of Politics and International Studies discusses the political fallout for David Cameron, the police and the newspaper industry itself. A podcast interview with Professor Grant is available for you to listen to below. What do you think? Let us know in the comments box below.
What does the new leader mean for New Labour?
A Knowledge Centre commentary with contributions by PAIS staff and alumni
David Miliband was the Parliamentary Labour Party's first choice. He was also Tony Blair's natural heir. Working as the Foreign Secretary he had proven himself as a skilful and capable politician but in the end his younger brother Ed was elected as leader. Ed differentiated himself from his brother, and New Labour, by taking a more radical position but how will this translate into policy? Warwick academics offer their insights below but we would also be interested in what you think.
UK and US Politics: The Special Relationship
A Knowledge Centre article and interview with Prof Graham Wilson, Boston University and Prof Wyn Grant, Politics and International Studies, University of Warwick
When David Cameron became Prime Minister the “special relationship” between the United Kingdom and the United States of America entered, yet another, new phase.
The University of Warwick has developed a strategic partnership with Boston University in the United States and during a recent visit to Boston, Prof Wyn Grant from the Department of Politics and International Studies sat down with Prof Graham Wilson, Chair of the Department of Political Science at the University of Boston, to identify some of the different fibres that contribute to the special relationship in 2010
Owen Parker interviewed by European Voice
Dr Owen Parker is quoted in an article on EuropeanVoice.com on the situation facing the Roma in Europe. You can read the full article, entitled 'A deeper perspective on problems facing the Roma', on their website. Alternatively, you can download the pdf here.