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The American Student: Trump’s attacks on universities

May 9, 2025May 8, 2025 sub.editors 0 Comments Matthew Brookes

Why is Trump punishing America’s leading universities, and what could this mean for students globally?

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Echoes of the Past? What the AfD’s Surge means for Germany’s future

March 13, 2025March 12, 2025 sub.editors 0 Comments Matthew Brookes

Matthew Brookes discusses the recent German election, and warns that increasing polarisation could lead to the return of extreme politics in Germany.

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From promises to policy: are Labour’s spending plans taking shape?

February 15, 2025February 15, 2025 sub.editors 0 Comments Matthew Brookes

Will the fledgling Labour government follow through with their cross-country investment plans?

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VAT on private schools: Attack on privilege or investment in Britain’s future?

February 5, 2025February 5, 2025 sub.editors 0 Comments Matthew Brookes

Matthew Brookes explores Labour’s removal of private school’s charitable status and introduction of VAT, and what that means for British education.

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All in on Orange? The consequences of a second Trump term

November 7, 2024November 7, 2024 sub.editors 0 Comments Matthew Brookes

Matthew Brookes analyses the potential global geopolitical implications of a second Trump presidency, who would win, and who would lose.

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