The world of diplomacy is constantly evolving, fuelled not only by new governments, but also by events across the globe. Primarily driven by President Donald Trump’s use of Twitter, with China and Iran often feeling the wrath of his opinion, the 2010s were dominated by digital diplomacy. Whilst social media remains a particularly powerful tool… Read More 2021: The Year of Vaccine Diplomacy
Written by Emma Flint Boris Johnson is back in the news once more, this time for yet another ignorant comment that blatantly disregards our safety and welfare as a nation. A comment that weighs heavily because he actually did what his careless comment suggested – he let the body count unnecessarily rise throughout this pandemic.… Read More Boris Johnson and Corrupt British Politics
Written by Georgie Koch Podcat Noun (informal) A person who is very fond of podcasts or who listens to podcasts on a regular basis. My name is Georgie and I am a ‘podcat’. The beyond cheesy term was coined by Michael Capson on the radio program Good Morning Dude, circa 2007 (which coincidentally is around the time… Read More Podcasts, Podcats and the Pandemic
Written by Robert MacFarlane Cast your mind back to March 26th: the first Clap for Carers has taken place and millions across the country are showing support for NHS and key workers. It is a weekly display of national unity in the face of the pandemic, designed to show gratitude towards the people that are… Read More The pandemic politics behind the Clap for Captain Tom
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