Friday Roundup

In this article: The British royal family has been a source of significant controversy, especially in recent years following the death of Queen Elizabeth II. Increasing republican sentiment sees it as out of touch with reality but many still maintain that it is a symbol of continuity and stability in British culture. At a time of big change for the monarchy, does the royal family still have a place in the 21st century?

In this article: We will investigate the debate surrounding the effectiveness of foreign aid to developing nations that suffer from unstable and weak economic and political circumstances and natural calamities. While some support foreign aid and its potential benefits in economic growth, others are more sceptical because state corruption disallows foreign aid from developing critical infrastructure and businesses in certain nations.

In this article: With the number of people attending university rising significantly over the last few decades, it would appear as though a degree is increasingly seen as a key part of success in working life. However, while a degree is the right choice for many, does society’s emphasis on university mean that some are making the wrong choices?

In this article: The term rogue state has increasingly been used over the last few decades to describe countries that pose a particular threat to the West because of their authoritarian regimes, sponsorship of terrorism or abuse of human rights. However, while it easy to label these countries as rogue, it is more difficult to decide what to do about them. Some see them as relatively insignificant international players whose lack of power makes taking them seriously pointless but others believe ostracising will only make them more dangerous.