School of Government and International Affairs (SGIA), Durham University

Politics in the Rearview Mirror

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The podcast of the School of Government and International Affairs (SGIA) at Durham University. Drawing on the wide range of expertise of our academics and students, this podcast sets current affairs into context and explores the politics behind the news.

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School of Government and International Affairs (SGIA), Durham University

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Disaster Politics: The Impact of Helene and Milton on the US Presidential Election 18.10.2024 12:46

In less than two weeks, the southeast of the USA was hit by two hurricanes Helene and Milton, forcing hundreds of thousands of residents to flee and causing millions of dollars in private and public property damages. Joining the podcast to discuss the academic literature on the consequences of natural disasters on elections and how Helene and Milton might affect the final weeks of the US President...

The Killing of Hassan Nasrallah and the West’s Changing Approach to Assassinations 11.10.2024 14:59

Following the assassination of Hassan Nasrallah by Israel two weeks ago, this episode discusses with Dr. Emil Archambault how the use and justification of assassinations by Western states and their allies has changed over time, what the reasons for this changing norm are, what their goal is, and whether they achieve it. Dr. Emil Archambault's website: https://www.durham.ac.uk/staff/emil-d-archamba...

Welcome - Trailer 05.10.2024 1:45

Welcome to the Politics in the Rear View Mirror, the podcast of the School of Government and International Affairs (SGIA) at Durham University. This brief intro gives you an overview if what the podcast will be about. Subscribe to not miss out on the next episode! Music: The Good News by SHANTI from https://tunetank.com/track/263-the-good-news/