George Floyd’s death has sparked widespread protest in the U.S. over police abuse. This podcast will discuss the sources of police violence and what can be done to fix America’s police and make law enforcement accountable.

How states respond to the policy challenges posed by COVID-19 depends on the state capacities in place.

With tax rises now almost surely on the horizon, the question will be who should pay.

COVID-19 has brought a number of interesting questions in political philosophy to the fore. What are the limits and ethical role of the state? What is the importance of personal liberty and collective interest? Is state surveillance justified?

Does the media typically represent asylum seekers and refugees fairly? Could it do a better job at representing them?

Populations and institutions in Syria and Somalia have been subject to conflict and political turmoil for many years

Periods of crisis can strip politics back to its most basic forms, and the political reality is laid bare

Fiscal policies have been central for providing emergency lifelines to people and firms during the COVID-19 pandemic, and are also at the forefront of facilitating a recovery once the lockdown ends.

Contributor(s): Professor Joseph S Nye

Contributor(s): Dr Creighton Connolly, Professor Roger Keil, Dr Deirdre McKay, Dr Rita Padawangi