Despite economic development, modern slavery persists all around the world. The issue is not only one of crime but the regulation of the economy, better welfare, and social protections. In …

Moomin generosity and doing good business

Policy Press · 3 September 2024 English

Janne Tienari and Paul Savage, authors of 'Moomin Management', consider how generosity shapes the ethos of the Moomin business, underpinning not just the brand but strategic partnerships and engagement with …

Who do teachers turn to in times of political trauma?

Policy Press · 29 August 2024 English

On January 6th, 2021, the US Capitol attack left educators urgently seeking ways to address the event with their students. Teachers turned to news outlets, social media, and educational non-profits, …

Neocolonial climate finance: Keeping the Global South vulnerable and dependent

Policy Press · 22 August 2024 English

On Transforming Society, Stefan Zylinski considers the neocolonial dynamics that continue to exist in flows of investment from capitalist elites to the Global South for climate mitigation measures. The post …

PODCAST: What diplomacy means in the real world

Policy Press · 20 August 2024 English

Leigh Turner, author of 'Lessons in Diplomacy’ and former British ambassador who led posts in Ukraine, Turkey and Austria, talks about the lessons we all can learn from diplomacy. The …

The uncertain future of the Household Support Fund

Policy Press · 15 August 2024 English

The article highlights the uncertain future of the Household Support Fund, a temporary aid for vulnerable households, with the Labour government needing to decide on its extension and reform before …

Can the Labour government help reverse the decline in volunteering?

Policy Press · 14 August 2024 English

Can the Labour government reverse the decline in volunteering? With volunteering at its lowest since 2013, addressing inequality and fostering social solidarity could be key. The post Can the Labour …

Our open access summer reading list

Policy Press · 9 August 2024 English

Check out our curated list of must-read open access books and articles across the social sciences for your summer reading. The post Our open access summer reading list appeared first …

Media management and civil service neutrality: a delicate balance

Policy Press · 9 August 2024 English

Matthew Flinders, Heidi Houlberg Salomonsen, and Thurid Hustedt explore the challenges of civil servants maintaining neutrality while managing media relations. These authors raise questions about negotiating political pressures under the …

Why did Russia invade Ukraine?

Policy Press · 8 August 2024 English

Leigh Turner, author of 'Lessons in Diplomacy' and former British Ambassador to Ukraine, debunks a few of Putin’s claims in turn. The post Why did Russia invade Ukraine? appeared first …