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Aberystwyth academic wins international prize for Cold War intelligence book

An Aberystwyth University academic has won a prestigious international prize for her book exploring the hidden history of intelligence cooperation during the Cold War.

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Plaid Cymru’s independence dilemma – from protest to power

Writing in The Conversation, Dr Anwen Elias and Dr Elin Royles explains that after ending Welsh Labour’s long rule, Plaid must balance the demands of government with its constitutional ambitions.

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No clear support for return to old Senedd voting system - major voter study

More people in Wales favour keeping the current Senedd voting system than returning to the old one, according to a new in-depth study of May’s devolved election.

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State of emergency in Crimea as Ukraine focuses pressure on ‘jewel in Putin’s crown’

Writing in The Conversation, Dr Jenny Mathers considers how Crimea became a symbol of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and why the peninsula is becoming increasingly isolated as Kyiv steps up its attacks.

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Could the war in Ukraine bring political change to Russia?

Writing in The Conversation, Dr Jenny Mathers provides insight into the ongoing war in Ukraine, highlighting how the conflict is increasingly posing significant reputational challenges for Russia.

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Why a new Plaid Cymru government in Cardiff may pose a fresh challenge for Westminster

Writing in The Conversation, Dr Anwen Elias and Dr Elin Royles explain how Plaid Cymru’s historic victory opens a new chapter in Welsh politics, and a potential constitutional test for Westminster.

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Fearful, diminished and isolated: what this year’s Victory Day parade in Moscow tells us about Russia’s war against Ukraine

Writing in The Conversation, Dr Jenny Mathers explains that Russia’s annual Victory Day parade is traditionally a show of military might. But things were different this year.

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The Welsh Conservatives survived the Senedd election – now they must decide what they stand for

Writing in The Conversation, Lewis Norton from our Department of International Politics explains how the Welsh Conservatives have avoided people’s worst predictions, but long-term questions over its devolution position remain.

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Wales is looking at a huge shake‑up in the Senedd – so why are voters so disenchanted?

In an article for The Conversation, Dr Anwen Elias from our Department of International Politics writes that many Welsh voters feel disillusioned with democratic politics.

 

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New poll shows Reform UK slightly ahead of Plaid Cymru in Senedd election

A new poll, conducted by Survation on behalf of Aberystwyth University and Newyddion S4C, places Reform UK slightly ahead of Plaid Cymru in voting intention ahead of the Senedd election.

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