Why clientelistic politics matter for development prospects New research by Dr Miguel Niño-Zarazúa explores the complex effects of clientelism on economic development, state capacity, and governance.
Celebrating the 100th birthday of Dr Michael Loewe: alumnus, scholar and codebreaker A scholar of many disciplines, Dr Loewe is perhaps best known for his work as a codebreaker at Bletchley Park during World War II, his career in sinology and his 27-year tenure teaching at the University of Cambridge.
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Modal Migration, Maqām Beyond Nation An international conference exploring the contemporary mobilities, cosmopolitan settings, and cross-border potentials of the diverse but interlinked musical world of maqām.
Curating with care: how a scholarship enables Valentina Scazzola to investigate museum practice Valentina's work contributes to broader conversations about how cultural institutions can work more ethically and inclusively.
Rodi Yilmaz Rodi YILMAZ is a PhD candidate in the Department of Politics and International Studies at SOAS, University of London. His research examines how democratic backsliding and institutional centralisation in Turkey have reshaped parliamentary discourse, elite rhetorical alignment, and political careers, with broader interests in comparative authoritarianism, political parties, and local governments.