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Catch up with any event you have missed. The public event podcast series from UCL Political Science brings together the impressive range of policy makers, leading thinkers, practitioners, and academics who speak at our events. Further information about upcoming events can be found via our website: www.ucl.ac.uk/political-science/political-science

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As the global balance of power shifts, this timely discussion explores the structural forces reshaping the international system. What does the future of global governance look like in an era of numerous global conflicts, shifting power relations in t... more

LGBTIQ+ rights face growing pressure worldwide. This seminar explores backlash, state power, and activist resistance across North and South.

As democratic norms weaken and authoritarianism gains ground worldwide, LGBTIQ+ rights are increasingly unde... more

In an era of rising inequality, cost-of-living crises, and weakened public services, a wealth tax could be a potential solution to collect revenue and redistribute resources. However, implementing a wealth tax can have potentially adverse consequence... more

Critical minerals are increasingly central to global supply chains, particularly those underpinning the clean energy transition, advanced manufacturing, and national security. But what exactly are critical minerals, and why do they matter so much? An... more

In the colonial period, universities did not stand apart from empire, but actively legitimised colonial power through their production of knowledge, training of administrators, and construction of racial and cultural hierarchies.  In the post-colonia... more

Artificial Intelligence is rapidly transforming how governments govern and how citizens engage with the state, with far-reaching consequences for democratic processes and institutions. From the growing use of AI in policymaking in the name of efficie... more

Limiting catastrophic climate change requires more than incremental emissions reductions. A successful response to mitigate the climate crisis requires a fundamental transformation of the global economy away from fossil fuels. Yet efforts to “defossi... more

According to the 2025 World Justice Project Index, the global rule of law recession has not only continued, it has accelerated. From the systematic weakening of judicial independence to the shrinking of civic space, the institutions designed to check... more

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Recent Guests

Jane Kinninmont
Chief Executive Officer at United Nations Association UK
United Nations Association UK
Episode: Global Governance and the Rise of a New World Order
Marina Duque
Lecturer in International Politics at Newcastle University; former diplomat for Brazil
Newcastle University
Episode: Global Governance and the Rise of a New World Order
Rahul Rao
Reader in International Political Thought, University of St Andrews (panelist)
University of St Andrews
Episode: Contesting Equality: LGBTIQ+ Rights, the State, and Democratic Decline
Anushka Gunawardena
Senior Lawyer at the Human Dignity Trust
Human Dignity Trust
Episode: Contesting Equality: LGBTIQ+ Rights, the State, and Democratic Decline
Dan Conway
Professor and Research Associate in Diversity Studies
University of Westminster / Wits Centre for Diversity Studies
Episode: Contesting Equality: LGBTIQ+ Rights, the State, and Democratic Decline
Jamie Hagen
Lecturer in Global Politics
University of Manchester
Episode: Contesting Equality: LGBTIQ+ Rights, the State, and Democratic Decline
Simukai Chigudu
Associate Professor of African politics, Oxford University
Oxford Department of International Development; St Antony's College, Oxford
Episode: The Postcolonial Academy: Knowledge, Memory, and Liberation
Tariq Jazeel
Professor of Human Geography at UCL
UCL Centre for the Study of South Asia and the Indian Ocean World
Episode: The Postcolonial Academy: Knowledge, Memory, and Liberation
Claudia Chwalisz
Founder and CEO of Democracy Next, expert on deliberative democracy and citizen participation
Democracy Next
Episode: Democracy In The Age Of Artificial Intelligence

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Overseas Aid and Humanitarian & Disaster Relief
Q: With volatile political leadership, should we expect continued aid cuts?
Volatility is likely to continue; diverse financing tools and a stronger multilateral framework are needed to stabilize aid and investment in vulnerable regions.
Overseas Aid and Humanitarian & Disaster Relief
Q: Is shifting from donor aid to private investment a replacement or a risk?
It is not a one-to-one replacement; a mix of grants, concessional finance, and private capital is needed, with safeguards to ensure funds reach the intended beneficiaries rather than being diverted by private interests.
Overseas Aid and Humanitarian & Disaster Relief
Q: What is the role of public support in sustaining international aid?
Public support is essential; the speakers advocate telling connected, locally relevant stories and engaging broader audiences to create a shared sense of purpose and legitimacy for aid programs.
Implications Of A Wealth Tax In The UK
Q: If the concern is moral, which of the three wealth tax types is the most obvious solution?
If the concern is the concentration of wealth at the top, an annual wealth tax on ownership is the most direct mechanism to reduce top-end wealth, though it brings administrative and enforcement challenges. For concerns about equality of opportunity and process, taxes on gratuitous transfers (inheritances and gifts) may align more with moral arguments about how wealth is accumulated, with consideration of efficiency and revenue implications.
Contesting Equality: LGBTIQ+ Rights, the State, and Democratic Decline
Q: How do you balance anti-imperial critique with supporting LGBTQ rights when funding and institutions are at risk?
Panelists suggest maintaining a critical posture toward imperial power while recognizing the pragmatic need to engage with institutions, funders, and allies when they can advance protections, provided that activism remains accountable and coalition-based.

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What is UCL Political Science Events about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A policy seminar–style series featuring a mix of academics, policymakers, practitioners, and NGO leaders who discuss global governance, democracy, human rights, and policy design. Recent episodes cluster around international law and institutions, LGBTIQ+ rights, taxation and wealth, resource geopolitics, postcolonial knowledge production, AI governance, climate justice, and the evolving multilateral order. Notable threads include the role of middle powers and regional actors, how democratic backsliding intersects with policy innovation, and practical strategies for rights-based reform in a changing geopolitical landscape. The format tends to combine scholarly analysis with case studies, audience questions, and real-world policy implications... more

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