Society + Politics - The Deeping

Nov 26, 2024

Somaliland’s new government is ready to drive change: these are its 3 big goals

Brendon J. Cannon, Khalifa University The fierce electoral competition in Somaliland – coupled with clan politics and governance challenges – makes it important to understand the implications of the de facto independent state’s recent presidential election outcome. The opposition coalition Waddani won the November election over the ruling party, Kulmiye. Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi

Nov 26, 2024

Why some countries are more likely to believe nuclear war won’t happen to them

Geoff Beattie, Edge Hill University The war in Ukraine has just edged up another notch. It has not been going well for Ukraine in recent months, and this week Joe Biden’s administration made the decision to allow Ukraine to fire US-supplied army tactical missile systems (Atacms) long-range missiles deep into Russia for the

Nov 25, 2024

Presidents often claim mandates − especially when they want to expand their power or are on the defensive

Donald Trump at an election night celebration early on Nov. 6, 2024, when he claimed “an unprecedented and powerful mandate” from voters. Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images Julia R. Azari, Marquette University Shortly after the 2024 election was called in Donald Trump’s favor, he declared that voters had given him “an unprecedented and powerful mandate.”

Nov 22, 2024

Mauritius elections landslide – why voters were determined to get Jugnauth’s government out

Roukaya Kasenally University of Mauritius Mauritius’ opposition coalition – the Alliance of Change – won the country’s 10 November 2024 election by a landslide, taking all the seats in parliament. Its leader, Navin Ramgoolam, has been appointed prime minister. Mauritian politics scholar Roukaya Kasenally spoke to The Conversation Africa about what drove this

Nov 22, 2024

Freedom: Memoirs 1954 – 2021

Title: Freedom: Memoirs 1954 – 2021 Author: Angela Merkel Pages: 720 In Freedom: Memoirs 1954–2021, Angela Merkel invites readers to sit beside her at the quiet hearth of history, where the fire crackles with the echoes of crises, triumphs, and quiet, steadfast resolve. Co-written with her trusted political advisor, Beate Baumann, this memoir

Nov 21, 2024

Germany set for snap election following collapse of Olaf Scholz’s coalition

Ed Turner, Aston University Germany is expected to hold a snap election in February after Chancellor Olaf Scholz reportedly agreed a deal with opposition politicians for an early vote. The recent collapse of Scholz’s coalition made a vote of confidence in the government highly likely, but Scholz had been pushing for it to

Nov 21, 2024

The Future of Work: Steering Through the Confluence of Technology and Society

Throughout history, work has evolved hand in hand with technological advancements, from the steam engines of the Industrial Revolution to today’s digital metamorphosis. As automation, artificial intelligence (AI), and societal dynamics converge, the landscape of work is transforming in profound ways. Navigating these seismic shifts demands a proactive approach from individuals, organizations, and

Nov 20, 2024

Will Trump renew ‘maximum pressure’ against Iran – or could there be an opening for dialogue?

Ali Mamouri, Deakin University With Donald Trump returning to the White House, the relationship between the US and Iran could change significantly. Trump’s unconventional foreign policy led to a period of heightened confrontation with Iran during his first term in office. However, the regional dynamics have evolved over the past four years, and

Nov 19, 2024

Populist podcasters love RFK, Jr., and he took the same left-right turn toward Trump as they did

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a onetime Democrat, endorsed Trump on Aug. 23, 2024, after ending his independent presidential bid. AP Photo/Evan Vucci Rachel Meade, Boston University Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Department of Health and Human Services in the new administration. The idea of Trump, a Republican,

Nov 18, 2024

The return of Trump means Britain must rethink its defence strategy – and role in the world

Ph. UK Defence secretary John Healey and Prime Minister Keir Starmer visit Washington. U.S. Army photo by Elizabeth Fraser / Arlington National Cemetery Frank Ledwidge, University of Portsmouth The election of Donald Trump as US president puts the UK in a tricky position on many global issues. But even beyond concerns about Nato’s

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