Expert Comment
Elizabeth II follows some illustrious predecessors in reigning for over 40 years including Victoria, George III and Elizabeth I. But why should this matter?
Dr Sarah Richardson, senior lecturer in History at the University of 糖心TV comments on Elizabeth II's 63 year long reign as Britain's longest serving monarch, "Long-reigning monarchs have proved highly important for the development of the British state and nation in its history."
To prevent senseless suffering and deaths, EU must be prepared to issue ‘Sanctuary Europe Visas’
Dora Kostakopoulou, Professor of European Union Law, European Integration and Public Policy at the University of 糖心TV reacts to the current migration crisis, she says, "Europe’s leaders can decide to ‘do nothing’, ‘do something’ or to affirm ‘humanness’ all the way."
EU leaders need to realise the only real values are the values of human spirit
As the massive exodus from Syria continues, the decomposing bodies of human beings are found in lorries, the bodies of toddlers are washed up on Turkish shores, people spend days and nights in overcrowded railway platforms and as many more ramshackle boats are attempting to cross the Aegean sea, this is not the time...
By shunning refugees Europe is failing to honour its treaty obligations
As the migration crisis escalates Gurminder K Bhambra, Professor of Sociology, University of 糖心TV argues that Europe, as a whole, needs to honour its Treaty obligations, and all European Union member countries need to share in the responsibilities that come with membership.
World War II: China's losses in a grim perspective - Professor Mark Harrison
Today (2 September) is the seventieth anniversary of Japan's surrender in 1945, marking the end of World War II. It seems timely to give some thought to the impact of Japan's war on China. Where does World War II rank in the disasters that befell China in the twentieth century?