Tag: Politics
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‘The Last Dissenting Voice’ – how the death of Jimmy Carter caused a dark shift in American Politics
Jimmy Carter, the 39th U.S. President, served from 1977 to 1981, was a vocal critic of his successors, including Donald Trump. Sam Mackenzie explores the political shift which occurred following Carter’s death, comparing inaugural addresses and attitudes towards conflict.
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Executive Clemency: Evaluating the Legacy of Nixon’s Pardon
The pardoning power exercised by the US President has become a major source of controversy surrounding American executive authority. Edie Christian examines the precedent set by the pardon of Richard Nixon for the misuse of executive clemency.
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The Freedom of the North: The Rebirth of Nordism in Post-War Sweden
The idea of a pan-Scandinavian identity has existed from the medieval period to the modern day, but has never solidified under one institution. George Purdy explores the long history of Pan-Scandinavianism from Sweden and how it relates to mutual defense and security.
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A Machiavellian Law
The Ummayyad Caliphate successfully expanded into Spain, changing the culture of the peninsula. Emilio Luppino discusses how the interactions between Christian, Muslim, and Jewish cultures in Spain.
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Rethinking a Contested Analytical Lens: The Evolution of Gender in Imperial Historiography
Since the 1970s, gender has been perceived as a crucial analytical lens. Angelina Castrucci provides a history, and critique, of a fixed framework of gender.
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From Mexico to Greenland: A History of American Expansionism
American Expansionism has a long, and often violent, history. Eva Beere charts the development of the idea of ‘Manifest Destiny’, noting its relevance to contemporary politics.
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The Fight For Memory: The Mass Graves That Haunt Spain
Arianna North Castell shows how mass graves in Spain reveal long-hidden victims of Franco’s regime.
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Surviving a Breakup: The Maoist Perspective
In 1949, Mao’s victory transformed China, adopting Soviet-style governance. Emilio Luppino explores China’s ‘breakup’ with Soviet rule and the autonomous path charted by Mao.
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