Below is a new blog post by Dr Manu Lekunze first published on LSE blogs.
What African history can tell us about US objectives in its war with Iran
Since the US and Israel began military strikes against Iran at the end of February, the campaign’s objectives have been…
The PGR Engagement Committee (PGREC) is well underway in its first year, planning events and initiatives for our PGRs. The committee is dedicated to supporting postgraduate researchers and addressing their needs where possible. You can find our contact information below—please don’t hesitate to get in touch. Keep an eye out…
Testimonial from Xupeng Han, Politics and International Relations PGR
'The Social Science PGR Writing Retreat was a truly valuable and meaningful experience for me. It offered a rare opportunity to connect with colleagues in a relaxed and friendly environment—not just about academic topics, but also about our lives and experiences.'
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A student who graduated in PIR at the University of Aberdeen, Grace Lily Broad, has just published on the LSE blog. The article is based on her dissertation, and titled “The power of the photograph: The Independent’s framing of the ongoing Ukraine conflict”.
Grace Lily Broad is an MA Politics…
Below is the third place entry for the inaugural Science Fiction Writing Competition held by the Strategic Studies team. You can learn more about the competition, and the winners here.
A Human Ideal By Milena Rusztowicz
Oh child sweet child forgive me, forgive us, for we have failed you. You…
Below is the second place entry for the inaugural Science Fiction Writing Competition held by the Strategic Studies team. You can learn more about the competition, and the winners here.
Trolljegeren By Ramon Jeriel Sawit Dec 4, 2030 - Svalbard, NorwayIt was a cold day in Nordvest-Spitsbergen National Park. "Day"…
Below is the winning entry for the inaugural Science Fiction Writing Competition held by the Strategic Studies team. You can learn more about the competition, and the winners here.
Quantum Cascade: The Silent War By Kara Schneider Chapter 1: The CatalystThe year was 2045, and the world teetered on…
Mass shootings – especially school shootings - are rare in Sweden. On February 4th, 2025, the country experienced the “worst mass shooting in Swedish history” in the city of Örebro. A gunman opened fire at Campus Risbergska, an adult education centre, killing ten individuals and injuring six others before turning…
The original is always better than the sequel, right?
It seems appropriate writing for a Sunday newspaper to begin with a Biblical quote. I guess I could reach for something from Revelations, the impending apocalypse and the Four Horsemen – and, indeed, that would seem fitting. But the one…
Challenges of digital literacy, fake news, and obtaining news content through social media
In today’s digital age, social media platforms have evolved into integral components of modern society, shaping how individuals communicate and consume information. Platforms such as Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), and TikTok have revolutionised the way news…
