Is Populism a Threat to Democracy or a Form of It?
Introduction Can the same forces that seem to threaten democracy also be those that save it? Populism, broadly understood as
10/02/2026
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AI and the Balance of Trust: Why Understanding Matters
Industries are often moving towards convenience and ease for their customers—and quite rapidly. Shown through the consumerism and materialism prevalent
10/02/2026
Do the People Exercise Any Real Degree of Control over Public Policy?
Our world is comprised of a multitude of different governing systems and structures, but to what extent do they involve
10/02/2026
Podcast | U Thant, the Untold Story of the 1960s and Lessons for Today
In this podcast, Dr Brian Wong (HKU; OXGS Fellow) interviews the distinguished writer and historian Dr Thant Myint-U on the legacy of his grandfather, U Thant, the first Asian to serve as the Secretary-General of the United Nations. Dr Thant’s latest book, Peacemaker: U Thant and the Forgotten Quest for a Just World, examines his grandfather’s role in driving world peace amidst the turbulent events that defined the 1960s.
08/01/2026
Transparency Without Consequence: Journalism, Power, and Accountability in Pakistan’s Hybrid Constitutional Order
From the Panama Papers to the Dubai Leaks, journalism in Pakistan has repeatedly exposed elite corruption—yet systemic change has remained elusive. In this research paper, Natasha Matloob explores how Pakistan’s hybrid constitutional order limits the effectiveness of accountability journalism and consequently erodes citizens’ confidence in the constitution.
08/01/2026
Podcast | Confucius Institute: Myth and Reality
In this podcast episode, Professor Michael Jinghan Zeng discusses his new book Memoirs of a Confucius Institute Director with Dr Brian Wong. The book draws on Professor Zeng’s experience leading the Confucius Institute at Lancaster University from 2019 to 2025. The conversation delves into the myth, controversies and realities of the Confucius Institute, a topic that is highly debated in the West.
23/12/2025