Politics at Lunchtime
Stay informed with short, engaging sessions on current political topics. Hear different perspectives in a convenient format. Ideal for fitting learning into a busy day.
China's Economic Rise: Strategy, Policy, and Global Power
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China's Economic Rise: Strategy, Policy, and Global Power
<p>China’s economic rise did not happen by accident. This course explores the strategic reforms, long-term planning and policy choices made over recent decades that positioned China for rapid growth.
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From Hype to Reality: Where AI Is Actually Changing Society
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From Hype to Reality: Where AI Is Actually Changing Society
<p>AI dominates public conversation, yet it can be difficult to separate hype from reality. This two-hour talk examines where AI is actually making an impact today across sectors such as health,
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Iran: From Komenei to Khamenei to Chaos and Beyond
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Iran: From Komenei to Khamenei to Chaos and Beyond
<p>The Islamic Republic of Iran was born in violent revolution in early 1979 with the fall of the Shah and the establishment of a peculiar system if Islamic government (<em>velayat-e-faqih)</em> under
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How Paul Keating Revolutionised the Australian Economy
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How Paul Keating Revolutionised the Australian Economy
<p>In the 1980s and early 1990s, Paul Keating played a central role in transforming Australia’s economy. This course examines the key reforms, political struggles and economic ideas behind that
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The General Strike of 1926 - 100 Years Later
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The General Strike of 1926 - 100 Years Later
<p>The General Strike of 1926 was a defining moment for working class identity in the UK. It was one of the most significant events of the 20th century. The Baldwin Conservative government defeated
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The USA Mid-Term Elections
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The USA Mid-Term Elections
<p>American Presidents are elected every four years and with them are elected the members of the House of Representatives and one-third of the Senators. In 2024 Donald Trump won the Presidency and his
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Is the Great American Republic Disintegrating?
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Is the Great American Republic Disintegrating?
<p>Empires and nation states fall as a result of a complex interaction of internal and external factors, including excessive debt, an over stretched, very expensive military, unrealistic military
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