Title: Kingmaker Author: Sir Graham Brady Pages: 320 In “Kingmaker: Secrets, Lies, and the Truth about Five Prime Ministers,” Sir Graham Brady lifts the veil on the inner workings of the Conservative Party’s leadership, offering a riveting, behind-the-scenes account of the most turbulent period in modern British politics. From the coalition years to
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ph. Shutterstock/MrVander Matt Qvortrup, Coventry University A few years ago, the leader of Mexico’s PRI party told the New York Times that he, “would stick to tried and trusted campaign tools, like polls and political intuition”, and rely on “the old-fashioned way” to win the country’s election. His party had been caught using
Title: Why Politics Fails Author: Ben Ansell In today’s politically tumultuous climate, the question of why politics often seems to fail in achieving its fundamental goals has never been more pertinent. “Why Politics Fails: The Five Traps of the Modern World & How to Escape Them” by Ben Ansell, an award-winning Oxford professor,
In contemporary society, the interplay of race, class, and politics forms a complex web that significantly impacts the fabric of life. This multifaceted interaction, often underpinned by historical precedents and societal norms, has far-reaching implications on the distribution of power, wealth, and opportunities. In this article, we delve into how these forces intertwine
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan addresses a pro-Palestinian crowd in Istanbul. Yasin Akgul/AFP via Getty Images) Ozgur Ozkan, Tufts University Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan pulled his ambassador from Israel on Nov. 4, 2023. Less than a month earlier, he was offering diplomatic assistance to calm the situation in the Middle East. That
In an era defined by the rapid advancement of technology, the landscape of politics across the globe has been profoundly transformed. Nowhere is this more evident than in the complex and dynamic continent of Asia. The fusion of politics and technology has given rise to new paradigms in governance, communication, and activism, challenging