Dr Bleddyn Bowen from the School of Government and International Affairs and Dr P.J. Blount from the Durham Law School predict what's in store for US space travel in Donald Trump's second presidency.

Our Chancellor, Dr Fiona Hill, met with staff, students and friends of the University as they came together to discuss the US election results and their wider significance, both domestically and for foreign policy in the US, the UK, and Europe.

We recently welcomed Jennifer Schueler, Deputy Cultural Attaché from the US Embassy to Durham on Tuesday 29 October 2024. The key event during Ms Schueler’s visit was our ‘Rising Political Extremism in Anglo-American and European Democracies: Causes and Risks’ talk which focused on extremism, an issue that is challenging both nations.

After Democratic Presidential candidate Kamala Harris said her Republican opponent Donald Trump was a Fascist, Dr Benedetta Carnaghi, from our Department of History, explores whether the former President meets the definition.

Dr Aung Hein is an assistant professor in public policy and a member of the Centre for Institutions and Political Behaviour.

As Venezuela continues to grapple with political and economic collapse, the international community – and particularly neighbouring Latin American nations – must be prepared for another surge of migration. Dr Omar Hammoud Gallego, from our School of Government and International Affairs, explores how the region should react to this situation.

Donald Trump has been the subject of another apparent assassination attempt. Dr David Andersen, from our School of Government and International Affairs, explores whether this will boost the Republican Party presidential candidate's chances of a return to The White House.

Dr Kambaiz Rafi, from our School of Government and International Affairs, explores how the new laws introduced by the Taliban could see the scenes of oppression from the past return for women living in Afghanistan.

Meet Assistant Professor Renu Singh, programme director for our MSc Public Policy programme, launching in 2025.

Omar Hammoud-Gallego is an Assistant Professor in Public Policy and a member of our Centre for Institutions and Political Behaviour.

Voters in the United Kingdom went to the polls on Thursday 4 July in a General Election – the first since 2019. Elections provide an opportunity to talk about the most important issues facing society today. As a global university, our research informs and shapes policy, transforming lives for the better, locally, nationally and globally. During the election campaign, many of our researchers have been sharing their expertise on key areas of public and political debate.

One of our inspiring international affairs researchers has been recognised for her significant contribution to promoting inclusivity.