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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.

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.

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.

A new Welsh electoral landscape puts Plaid Cymru within reach of power

Writing in The Conversation, Dr Anwen Elias and Dr Elin Royles from our department of International Politics explain that Polls indicate Plaid Cymru have a credible shot at forming a government for the first time.

New Senedd voting system poorly understood by public, study reveals

Two-thirds of people in Wales are unclear about major changes to the Senedd voting system ahead of the upcoming election, according to new public polling. 

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UK Security Minister visits Aberystwyth University

UK Government Security Minister and Aberystwyth University alumnus Dan Jarvis MBE MP has addressed students at the Department of International Politics during a visit to the University.

Ukraine: if elections are held this spring, who might be the next president?

Writing in The Conversation, Dr Jenny Mathers from our Department of International Politics explains how there are several credible candidates who might contest Ukraine's presidential elections.

Ukraine peace deal will hinge on security guarantees – but Kyiv has been there before

Writing in The Conversation, Dr Jenny Mathers explains how in 1994 Russia and Kyivs western allies signed the Budapest Memorandum guaranteeing Ukraine’s sovereignty. But It wasn’t worth the paper it was written on.

Brazil’s upcoming UN climate summit highlights how tricky climate pledges are to keep

Writing in The Conversation, Dr Hannah Hughes explains how the Brazilian Cop30 presidency has a critical role to play as mediator and bridge builder to increase the collective ambition of governments.