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00:04:17

South Africa and the Political Party Funding Act

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2024/05/14

Contributor(s): | South Africa’s national election on 29 May is likely to be the most competitive one since the end of apartheid. One of the critical issues in the election is the Political Party Funding Act that came into force in 2021 and transformed the country’s political finance landscape. Visit our dedicated hub showcasing LSE research and expertise on global politics through short films, blogs, articles and events here.

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00:03:02

Elections in India

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2024/04/16

Contributor(s): | The polls in India are estimated to have 969 million voters, 5.5 million electronic voting machines, 15 million polling officials. Dr Mukulika Banerjee analyses elections in India, the largest human organised event anywhere in the world. Visit our dedicated hub showcasing LSE research and expertise on global politics through short films, blogs, articles and events here.

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00:17:19

The Last Mile: Exclusion and Food Insecurity in Brazil

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2024/03/26

Contributor(s): | Once considered a policy success case for promoting food security, Brazil has now returned to the UN Hunger Map. In 2022, more than half of Brazil’s population was experiencing some degree of food insecurity and severe food insecurity impacted more than 33 million urban residents. In highly unequal Brazilian cities, this issue affects mostly low-income racialised residents in the urban fringes where infrastructural exclusion further constrains access to nutritious, affordable and

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00:02:45

Elections in Ukraine and Russia

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2024/03/12

Contributor(s): | Are there elections taking place in wartime? Mariia Zolkina, DINAM Research Fellow in the Department of International Relations, explains the cases of Ukraine and Russia. Visit our dedicated hub showcasing LSE research and expertise on global politics through short films, blogs, articles and events here.

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00:07:41

Revolutionary papers: an exploration of anti-colonial...

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2024/02/26

Contributor(s): | Revolutionary Papers is an international, transdisciplinary research and teaching initiative on anticolonial, anti-imperial and related left periodicals of the Global South. It includes over forty university-based researchers, as well as editors, archivists, and movement organizers from around the world. The initiative looks at the way that periodicals—including newspapers, magazines, cultural journals, and newsletters—played a key role in establishing new counter publics, social

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00:02:00

The 2024 Indonesian election: from Widodo to Subianto?

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2024/02/19

Contributor(s): | With a population of 275 million, Indonesia is the world's third largest democracy and what happens in its 2024 election is really important. Prof John Sidel, Director of Saw Swee Hock Southeast Asia Centre at LSE, explains Indonesia's trajectory as a stable and consolidated democracy over the last 25 years and what the future likely holds.Explore our dedicated hub showcasing LSE research and commentary on global politics in a year of elections:

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00:02:45

What is data colonialism?

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2024/02/19

Contributor(s): | Colonialism has not disappeared – it has taken on a new form. In the new world order, data is the new oil. Big Tech companies are grabbing our most basic natural resources – our data – exploiting our labour and connections, and repackaging our information to control our views, track our movements, record our conversations and discriminate against us. In 'Data Grab: The new colonialism of Big Tech and how to fight back', Nick Couldry and Ulises Mejias, founders of the concept of

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00:03:05

2024 U.S. election: what you need to know

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2024/02/02

Contributor(s): | There is a lot at stake for the United States and the world in the 2024 U.S. presidential election. In the first episode of our Global Politics series, Prof Peter Trubowitz, Director of the Phelan U.S. Centre at LSE, explains what makes this election different and what we should watch out for.

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00:05:52

Golden Passports: how elites buy freedom

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2024/01/19

Contributor(s): | Have you ever heard of the term 'golden passport'? Wealthy individuals choose to invest in ’Citizenship by Investment’ programmes based on the benefits and global opportunities a new citizenship provides. Over the last two decades, these programmes have surged in popularity, with more than 20 countries adopting 'golden passport' laws and extending the privilege to over 50,000 people each year. Find out more about Dr Kristin Surak's research:

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00:02:34

2024: A year of unpredictable elections

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2023/12/18

Contributor(s): | In the coming year, people around the world will go to the polls. In the run up to LSE Festival 2024: Power and Politics (10-15 June 2024) our Global Politics series explores the debates at the forefront of politics and the implications of key elections. Visit our dedicated hub showcasing LSE research and expertise on global politics through short films, blogs, articles and events here.

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00:01:56

The future of Crypto and Blockchain

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2023/09/26

Contributor(s): Professor Andrew Lewis-Pye | What makes cryptocurrencies attractive and what is the role of decentralisation? What are the regulatory issues facing cryptocurrencies and how does this affect innovation? We speak to LSE Professor Andrew Lewis-Pye to explain more. This film is also featured in the Research for the World article Building better blockchains

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00:16:03

The international politics of outer space

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2023/09/26

Contributor(s): Professor Chris Alden, Dr Dimitrios Stroikos | Chris Alden and Dimitrios Stroikos explore the complexities around the international politics of space, addressing topics such as: the challenges underpinning the international politics of space, state and non-state engagement in space activities. They ask how can we prevent the outbreak of conflict in space? And why do countries want to join the space race? Finally, they consider the role of science in current space activities and the

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00:03:29

What are Global Value Chains and why they matter for...

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2023/07/24

Contributor(s): Professor Riccardo Crescenzi | To understand Global Value Chains, consider the bicycle. Bicycles are not solely produced in one place, rather they are created across countries—a collection of regions delivering components and services bringing the bicycle to the end consumer. Each contributor, located and spread throughout the world, adds value to this end product. This end-to-end process is the Global Value Chain.

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00:09:04

The experiences of sex workers in Sweden and the...

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2023/07/19

Contributor(s): Dr Niina Vuolajärvi, Dr Shamila Parmanand | How are sex workers affected by laws that claim to protect them? This film juxtaposes research by Dr Niina Vuolajärvi, Assistant Professor in International Migration at the LSE European Institute, in the "Nordic model" in Sweden, Norway, and Finland, and by Dr Shamila Parmanand of the Department of Gender Studies at LSE, in the Philippines, to reveal the problems in practice and where the policy solutions really lie.

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00:02:44

How refugees transform our cities

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2023/06/21

Contributor(s): | Of the 80 million people worldwide currently displaced by war or persecution, over half have settled in cities. But what challenges do these urban refugees face - from host governments and from the communities already living there? Associate Professor Romola Sanyal explains the issues - and benefits - that forced migration can present for our cities.

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00:02:10

Understanding the sixth mass extinction

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2023/06/21

Contributor(s): | Scientists believe we are currently in the midst of a modern-day mass extinction event, with biodiversity loss escalating at an unparalleled pace worldwide. Dr Ganga Shreedhar's research shines a light on the transformative power of awareness, revealing that once individuals are informed, the overwhelming majority acknowledge the urgency for action.

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00:03:46

The simple idea that could solve our political problems

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2023/06/21

Contributor(s): | Inequality, climate change, culture wars and disaffection with politics - these are just some of the seismic issues we face in the UK in 2023. But while different schools of political thought might suggest different solutions, concrete steps for addressing society’s problems are often hard to come by. LSE researcher Daniel Chandler considers the work of one of the 20th Century’s foremost political philosophers - and wonders if answers to our collective troubles might just be

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00:02:13

The right of kids in a digital world

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2023/06/21

Contributor(s): | The #digital world has brought a wealth of information, opportunities and experiences to us all - with children no exception. But with these benefits also come risks like inappropriate content and potentially dangerous situations. How do we help our kids navigate the world of apps, websites, games and social media? What are some of the issues developers of these products and spaces need to consider when they’re designing for young audiences? The research of LSE’s Professor Sonia

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00:05:17

The High Seas Treaty: the agreement on biodiversity...

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2023/05/22

Contributor(s): Dr Siva Thambisetty | The ocean is under threat. Overfishing, pollution and man-made climate change are endangering vital life, where the majority of the ocean's biodiversity has remained ungoverned. The United Nations has been working to form a legal framework for the protection of marine biodiversity and the fair sharing of its resources. Dr Siva Thambisetty explains the importance of "The High Seas Treaty" in protecting our oceans and planet.

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00:02:19

Why has productivity in the UK slowed?

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2023/05/17

Contributor(s): | Growth and productivity are often talked about in UK politics but how are they linked and what affect do they have on the economy? LSE’s John Van Reenen explains. Explore our dedicated hub showcasing LSE research and commentary on the state of the UK economy and its future.

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