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Annette Idler, Associate Professor in Global Security, argues that addressing interconnected smuggling networks, where weapons, drugs and people are trafficked, as well as ensuring safe and legal migration pathways for economic migrants and legitimate asylum seekers is a strategic necessity to build an effective and humane border security network.

Annette Idler

Global security

United Kingdom (UK)

In the media

The New Statesman

The provincial working class is being abandoned by Labour

Professor Sir Paul Collier wrote for The New Statesman on how Labour is abandoning the provincial working class by focusing on centralised, metropolitan policies instead of empowering local leaders and addressing regional inequalities.

Paul Collier

Economy

United Kingdom (UK)

In the media

Forbes

Leaders need to be wary of poor judgment more than outrage

Professor Karthik Ramanna was quoted in Forbes on the importance for leaders to be more cautious about poor judgment over worrying about public outrage.

Karthik Ramanna

United Kingdom (UK)

Blog

31 October 2024

Achieving the potential of the Chancellor’s social impact investment

Jess Reedy, Senior Policy Engagement Officer at the Government Outcomes Lab, argues that the government's new social impact investment vehicle, if well designed, is an opportunity to improve services to help the most vulnerable across the UK.

Publication

Strengthening democracy by reducing threats to women in politics: Local evidence, shared solutions

Violence, abuse, and harassment against politically-active women is an escalating global issue. Comprehensive solutions involving governments, political parties, civil society, and social media regulation are essential to address this growing problem and protect women in politics.

Hannah Phillips Amna Baig Prakriti Bhattarai Isatou M Bokum Jaclyn Corin Ema GrajcarováRosario Grimà Algora

Democracy and politics

Inclusion

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United Kingdom (UK)

In the media

The New Statesman

Taking on the Treasury

In The New Statesman, Professor Sir Paul Collier discusses Rachel Reeves' decision in the 2024 Budget, where she must choose between the Treasury's short-term focus or long-term regional investments aimed at reducing economic inequalities, supporting small businesses, and revitalising struggling towns across the UK.

News

New report aims to strengthen democracy by reducing threats towards women in politics

A new report fills some of the knowledge gaps across the world about the challenges and potential solution for threats towards women who are politically active.

Democracy and politics

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