US election: why immigration remains a major issue for voters and why they trust Trump on border security

26 September 2024

In an article for The Conversation, Dr Eli Auslender, Research Fellow in Migration and Climate Change in the Department of International Politics explores why US border policy remains a key electoral issue ahead of November's election.

Why Putin has resisted using Ukraine’s Kursk offensive to call for greater Russian sacrifices

12 September 2024

Writing in The Conversation, Dr Jenny Mathers from the Department of International Politics discusses why Putin has not used Ukraine's invasion of Russian territory as justification to replenish the ranks of Russia's armed forces.

Evacuated artworks exhibit details attempts to wipe out Ukrainian culture – and shows what survives.

19 August 2024

Writing in The Conversation Dr Jenny Mathers from the Department of International Politics discusses how Russia’s war in Ukraine targets not only lives but also Ukraine’s cultural heritage.

New research on how language helps integrate newcomers

13 August 2024

In an era of increased migration, what are the best ways of integrating newcomers into the language of their host country?  It’s a question which is being addressed as part of an innovative study funded by a prestigious Leverhulme Trust research project grant.

Irregular, not illegal: what the UK government’s language reveals about its new approach to immigration

30 July 2024

Writing in The Conversation, Gillian McFadyen from the Department of International Politics discusses one of Keir Starmer’s first acts as Prime Minister to end the Rwanda asylum plan signalling a shift towards more compassionate immigration policies.

Inside the political struggle at the IPCC that will determine the next six years of climate science

Writing in The Conversation, Hannah Hughes form the Department of International Politics discusses how the next cycle of IPCC reports will be complicated by political division that highlight the growing influence of climate science on international policy.

Ukraine war: religious leaders are playing an important (and unusual) role

26 July 2024

Writing in The Conversation, Dr Jenny Mathers from the Department of International Politics discusses how religious leaders have significantly influenced the Ukraine war reflecting the complex interplay of religion and politics.

How Vaughan Gething’s short period as First Minister fell apart – and what it means for Welsh Labour

17 July 2024

Writing in The Conversation, Dr Huw Lewis from the Department of International Politics discusses the difficult questions facing the Labour Party in Wales.

Aberystwyth University project to study climate action in the Amazon

11 July 2024

An Aberystwyth academic is leading an international team to explore the position of the Amazon Rainforest in climate politics and its place in the academic study of international relations.

Plaid Cymru’s electoral success sets stage for 2026 Senedd election

11 July 2024

Writing in The Conversation, Dr Anwen Elias from the Department of International Politics discusses how Plaid Cymru has emerged from the general election with increased voter support and wins in target constituencies.