Expert Comment
Professor Jan Palmowski comments on thirty years since the fall of the Berlin Wall
With the 30th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall closing, Professor Jan Palmowski from the School of Modern Languages and Cultures reflects on the hopes of the 1989 revolutionaries that face very different challenges in today's world.
Twitter ‘insider attack’ highlights need to protect users’ private information - comment from Professor Mark Skilton
As two former Twitter employees face allegations of spying for Saudi Arabia, Professor Mark Skilton from Warwick Business School argues that the greater use of social media platforms by governments for political purposes highlights the need for stronger legislation to protect users’ private information.
Xi Jinping's endorsement of Carrie Lam "indicates a lack of public accountability in Hong Kong politics"
Pablo A. Rodriguez-Merino, from the Department of Politics and International Studies and the Institute of Advanced Study, comments on the latest news that Chinese president Xi Jinping has expressed confidence in Carrie Lam, in her position as Hong Kong's chief executive.
Dr Soroush Abolfathi comments on the Scottish Government's ban on plastic-stemmed cotton buds
"a very positive move towards reducing plastic waste" - Dr Soroush Abolfathi from the Warwick Water Research Group comments on the decision of the Scottish Government to ban plastic-stemmed cotton buds.
Professor Mark Skilton from Warwick Business School comments on live streaming from German synagogue attack
Following reports that the tragic shooting that took place at a synagogue in Halle, Germany was live streamed online, Professor Mark Skilton from Warwick Business School has commented on managing the challenge of balancing privacy and security concerns with the online providers that provide these services.