As the coronavirus crisis shows, the western social contract is threadbare.

Can economics be harnessed for the common good?

Epidemics pose a stress test for governments

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.

Contributor(s): Dr Miqdad Asaria, Dr José-Luis Fernandez, Professor Alistair McGuire, Dr Clare Wenham

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?

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

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