Talking politics: American politics

Learn about the American Constitution and the presidency of the USA

Talking politics: How populism became popular

Two London Met politics lecturers talk populism

Talking politics: the Trump presidency

Analyse Trump's influence on American politics

Talking politics: US presidential theory

Explore presidential theory throughout the ages in our five-minute masterclass

What's so wrong with western values?

Explore why western values aren't all bad with international relations lecturer, Bruce Pilbeam

"In a democracy, it is important that every vote is counted"

Dr Andrew Moran, Head of Politics and International Relations, weighs in on the tumultuous American election amid Trump's false claims that the result is being 'stolen'.

'A change is gonna come' - but it has not come fast enough

For Trump, Black Lives only Matter in the context of what white voters want, says Dr Andrew Moran, Head of International Relations and Politics.

A populist PM and a constitutional crisis

Dr Peter Laugharne reflects on the end of Boris Johnson's time as Prime Minister and the parallels with David Lloyd George, another populist who was mired in scandal.

Britain and China's 'deteriorating' relationship

Head of Politics and International Relations Dr Andrew Moran weighs in on hostility in Sino-UK relations, and the news that China has banned BBC World News from broadcasting.

Cohort cohesion: young Europeans’ constructions of nationalism and migration

Professor Alistair Ross examines the predominant suspicion and unease that young people in the EU display towards nationalism, and how they associate this with racism.

Elections 2021: Will the goddess Fortuna smile upon Mr. Johnson again?

Dr Peter Laugharne, Senior Lecturer in Politics & International Relations on the significance of the vote on 6 May, which will be the first public test of Labour leader Keir Starmer.

Expert Comment: Donald Trump state visit

Dr Andrew Moran, Acting Head of International Relations and Politics, offers his insight into President Donald Trump's state visit to the United Kingdom, on 3 June 2019.

Expert comment: Seven MPs resign from the Labour Party

Dr Peter Laugharne, an expert in Politics and International Relations at London Metropolitan University, offers his insight into the resignation of seven Labour MPs on 18 February 2019.

Expert Comment: Supreme Court ruling on prorogation

Dr Peter Laugharne, Senior Lecturer in Politics and International Relations, comments on the Supreme Court's ruling on prorogation.

Expert Commentary: Boris' Big Gamble

Dr Peter Laugharne, Senior Lecturer in International Relations and Politics, provides his insight on the upcoming General Election.

Is there a populist foreign policy?

A new paper from Dr Angelos Chryssogelos focuses on the broader approaches that populists take to questions of foreign policy beyond Europe and in their attitudes to Atlanticism.

Scandals and Stagflation – An uncomfortable mix

Even Karl Marx did not anticipate the divide that exists now between the wealthy elite and the rest, argues Professor Andrew Moran.

The Caretaker Prime Minister

Professor Andrew Moran, Head of Criminology, Sociology, Politics and International Relations at London Met explores Boris Johnson's next steps.

The politics of recession

Britain has experienced a recession to some degree in every decade since the 1950s. But the extent the economy has shrunk in 2020 puts the country in politically uncharted waters.

The rhetoric of economic nationalism

Dr Gordana Uzelac argues that Britain has been experiencing a shift in its dominant ideology, from neoliberalism to economic nationalism.

Turkey's multi-layered adventure with Covid-19

“We will see a Turkey that seeks to be more globally influential after COVID-19 subsides, but fails to attain its desired degree of influence”.

What will US-China relations look like under Biden?

Dr Andrew Moran, Head of Politics and International Relations, says Biden is entering a relationship with China that is different to the one he left as Vice-President four years ago.

In Memoriam: Dr Marko Bojcun

Michael Newman, Emeritus Professor at London Met, pays tribute to Dr Marko Bojcun.

Richard Ratcliffe holds Prime Minister to account following play about Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe

Mr Ratcliffe made his comments following a special performance of ‘Nazanin’s Story’, a play about the fight to free his wife, Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe, from an Iranian prison

Holocaust survivor to give testimony to London Met students

Hana Kleiner, a Holocaust survivor, to speak about her experience to students and staff. Places are still available but limited, book your free ticket now.

Former members of the US Congress visit London Met

London Metropolitan University welcomed two former US Congresspeople to speak about their first-hand experience of working in Congress under President Trump’s leadership.

An audience with Sam Gyimah MP

The Conservative MP and former Universities Minister visited London Metropolitan University the day before the vote on the EU Withdrawal Bill

From Congress to Campus

Over 500 A-Level students attended the conference which Dr Andrew Moran was invited to speak at.

Cyprus High Commissioner opens conference exploring country’s archaeology and heritage

London Met’s Cyprus Centre hosted a full day of discussion exploring the effects of Cyprus’s history on the country.

Europe suffers from “memory loss” in tackling its economic problems claims Amartya Sen

Nobel Prize winning economist made his comments in a lecture on the state of the European economy at London Met

Engaging a new generation in democracy

Young people were encouraged to seize the opportunity to have their say to shape their future at the Generation Vote event at London Metropolitan University.

London Met’s Professor Jeffrey Haynes receives prestigious International Award

The academic based in the University’s Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities is recognised by the International Studies Association

Generation Vote event aims to engage a new generation in democracy

A free event for young people focused on politics and crucial issues for young people has been organised at London Met.

Student appears on Sky News to encourage young people to vote

"If you want to be taken seriously, you should vote," says London Met's Barbara Ntumy.

The plight of a new social class underlines latest Forward Thinkers lecture

“We are in the middle of a global transformation” says guest-speaker Professor Guy Standing at latest Forward Thinkers public lecture.

Religious influence in a Secular State

London Metropolitan University’s Professor Jeff Haynes was invited to Parliament to discuss the management of religion in Turkey.

Leading academic offers a critique of education as part of Forward Thinkers lecture series

Award winning academic, Professor David Gillborn gave an inspirational talk on race and education at London Metropolitan University.

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