14 March 2023, 5-6.30pm Join CITYPERC for the book launch of “The Big Con. How the Consulting Industry Weakens our Businesses, Infantilizes our Governments and Warps our Economies” with Rosie Collington . Followed by refreshments register to attend: https://www.city.ac.uk/news-and-events/events/2023/march/book-launch-the-big-con Presenters: Rosie Collington (IIPP, University College London) Discussant: Cecilia Rikap (City, University of London) Moderator: […]
Ukrainian Society Event: Public Lecture “Imperialism: How does British differ from Russian?”, 17 February
The Ukrainian Society at City, University of London, invites you for a public lecture “Imperialism: How does British differ from Russian?” with Dr Volodymyr Yermolenko and Dr Georgios Giannakopoulos. Dr Kseniya Oksamytna will chair. The lecture will be followed by a discussion and a question-and-answer session. Date and time: 17 February 2023, 16:00-17:00 UK […]
Rosemary Hollis Essay Prize – deadline 2 May 2023
We are delighted to launch a new edition of this competition devoted to our late colleague Prof.Hollis, a specialist of the Middle East, whose inspiring life and work you can explore through this project conducted by City students last year. Follow the link for instructions. deadline May 2nd2023, 9am UK time. Send your essays max […]
The blog is coming back!
After a lengthy summer pause the blog is coming back soon, stay tuned! This is a great resource for City’s students as we advertise International Politics and History related talks, events, jobs, internships, competitions…as well as the activities of the History and the International Politics Student Societies: have you seen their brand new Instagram pages?!? […]
Student Spotlight: What Does America Stand For In the World?
This week’s Student Spotlight is a think piece from Rupert Gibson from IPM113: US Foreign Policy. It’s got punch! Congratulations Rupert! What America stands for in theory and praxis are almost diametrically opposed, as whilst in writing the US stands for ‘Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness’, in reality it practices exceptionalism and imperialism […]
Student Spotlight: How Has China’s Foreign Policy Changed Since Xi Jinping Became President in 2013?
The student spotlight reignites with this new piece from Albert Bischoff examining leadership in the People’s Republic of China. It was written for IP1040: Studying Politics and is great example of analysis from a first year City student. Congratulations Albert! We accept submissions to the Student Spotlight at politicsblog@city.ac.uk China’s foreign affairs prior to Xi […]
Student Spotlight: Is the post-colonial challenge to international relations’ Eurocentrism convincing? by Nadim Khan
This week’s Student Spotlight comes from the postgraduate module IPM125: Theories of International Politics. Nadim Khan explores post-colonialism and its critique of mainstream IR theory In this essay I will explain the meaning of Eurocentrism and postcolonialism in relation to the historic and ongoing hegemony of Western powers and institutions in international relations. My interest […]
Student Spotlight: The Food Waste Battle for Sustainable Future by Oliwia Pietrusiak
This week’s student spotlight is a policy briefing from IP2052: Practical Politics on food politics by Oliwia Pietrusiak which is an excellent demonstration of real-world engagement and skill-building in our undergraduate International Politics programmes. Starting from producers, through processors and retailers, ending with consumers, food waste is surrounding us throughout all stages of the food […]
Weekly Update: International Politics Society, “First Amendment” Social, Book Launches, and maybe something about the NSS
And we are back. Check out all the hot stuff happening this week. Did I mention the NSS and other student surveys? We have had a great response to the NSS and Student Surveys but we would love to hear from you. Undergraduate Final Year National Student Survey Undergraduate First Year Your Voice 1 Undergraduate […]
Student Spotlight: On the Success of Transnational Women’s Movements by Margot Sterckman
We are thrilled to be back with our Student Spotlight series being kicked off by Margot Sterckman’s excellent essay on transnational women’s movement for Dr. Tom Davies’ module IP2019: Transnational Social Movements. But before you jump into this amazing essay please, if you are a final year undergraduate, listen to a few words on the […]