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Russian interference has failed in Moldova, to Europe’s relief
Professor Stefan Wolff examines what the Moldovan elections mean for Russia's influence on the country.
- Published: 29 September 2025
Donald Trump’s second state visit to the UK: the pageantry, politics and pitfalls
Professor David Dunn writes for The Conversation, exploring the political risks from a second Trump state visit.
- Published: 16 September 2025
When democracy meets AI: A two-way transformation
As AI enters democratic systems, University of Birmingham experts caution only strong institutions can ensure it supports rather than undermines democracy.
- Published: 11 September 2025
Leading Birmingham social scientists become Academy of Social Sciences Fellows
Three University of Birmingham academics have been named in the latest cohort of Academy of Social Sciences Fellows.
- Published: 8 September 2025
Framework to protect human rights wins award for global impact
A political framework, created by Birmingham and Oxford researchers, to support aid donor countries to protect human rights, wins the Atlas Award 2025.
- Published: 26 August 2025
Trump and Putin should not meet face-to-face (at least not like this)
Professors Nicholas Wheeler (Birmingham) & Marcus Holmes (William & Mary) examine summits past & what Trump should do if he is serious about peace for Ukraine.
- Published: 15 August 2025
Hiroshima and Nagasaki: Humanity’s first encounter with the bomb
On the 80th anniversary of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, Professor Nicholas Wheeler explores how fear of nuclear destruction is not an effective deterrent.
- Published: 6 August 2025
80th anniversary of Hiroshima & Nagasaki: Why nuclear powers need to stop using fear as a deterrent
Professor Nicholas Wheeler explains how fear built the world's first atomic weapon, and how trust can make sure it is never used again.
- Published: 6 August 2025