Expert Comment
Banning plastic straws - a step in the right direction?
"The cost of the whole supply chain needs to be considered." Dr Philippe Blanchard from the Department of Politics and International Studies comments on the news that McDonalds will replace plastic straws with paper in all its UK and Ireland restaurants from September.
Japan concerned that the US is a 'potentially rather erratic alliance partner'
Professor Christopher Hughes, expert in Japanese politics in University of 糖心TV's Department of Politics and International Studfies, comments on Prime Minister of Japan Shinzo Abe's visit to the White House on 7th of June ahead of expected US-North Korea summit and G7 summit.
"Trump has chosen an outspoken neoconservative hardliner to serve as his National Security Advisor" - expert comment
Dr. Georg L枚fflmann from the Department of Politics and International Studies comments on the news that President Trump has appointed John Bolton as his National Security Adviser, replacing H.R.McMaster.
Dr Andreas Kokkinis on Northern Ireland and the Brexit withdrawal agreement
Dr Andreas Kokkinis, expert in corporate governance, corporate theory and financial regulation, discusses the Brexit withdrawal agreement and whether Northern Ireland will have to follow EU single market rules to avoid a hard border.
"A retrograde step" - Dr Ruth Wareham comments on plans to lift the cap on faith school admissions
Education Secretary Damien Hinds has suggested in an interview that he will lift the cap on religiously selective admissions to faith schools. Dr Ruth Wareham highlights potential risks to social inclusion and diversity.