Morgiane Noel
On 24 December 2025, Algeria passed a law recognising French colonisation as a state crime, and calling for restitution and reparations. The law is primarily domestic and symbolic. But Morgiane Noel argues that it signals a significant postcolonial shift that could influence African politics, Europe–Africa relations, and discussions of historical justice in international law Read more
Leila Hennaoui
Leila Hennaoui examines the historical legacies of nuclear colonialism, the leadership of the Global South in reimagining nuclear governance, and the transformative shift represented by the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons Read more
Maria Gloria Polimeno
EU independence from Russia's fossil fuels is predicated on a defence of democratic principles. Yet, argues Maria Gloria Polimeno, a moral contradiction in policy is emerging as EU member states seeks other suppliers. This highlights the need for a sustainable green transition in EU energy supplies Read more
The Loop
Cutting-edge analysis showcasing the work of the political science discipline at its best.
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