The HotSeat

The LSE Government| Department HotSeat is a monthly video and podcast series in which leading LSE academics are interviewed on current political issues.

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The HotSeat: latest 20

The impact of the 2012 local elections and the London mayoral election on the future of British Politics
Released on: 9 May 2012
Contributor(s): Professor Tony Travers, Professor Patrick Dunleavy
Professor Tony Travers and Professor Patrick Dunleavy discuss the impact of the 2012 local elections and the London...
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The 2012 London Mayoral Election
Released on: 21 March 2012
Contributor(s): Professor Tony Travers
Professor Tony Travers discusses the 2012 London Mayoral Election.
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The deepening crisis in the euro zone
Released on: 12 February 2012
Contributor(s): Dr Michael Bruter
Dr Michael Bruter discusses the deepening crisis in the euro zone.
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Outer space politics
Released on: 2 January 2012
Contributor(s): Dr Jill Stuart
Dr Jill Stuart discusses outer space politics.
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The Crisis in Greece
Released on: 16 November 2011
Contributor(s): Dr Daphne Halikiopoulou
Dr Daphne Halikiopoulou discusses the ongoing crisis in Greece.
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Egypt, Syria, Palestine and the Arab Spring
Released on: 12 October 2011
Contributor(s): Dr John Chalcraft
Dr John Chalcraft discusses the impact of the Wave of Arab revolutions and civil uprisings on Egypt, Syria, and...
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The London riots and their impact on the upcoming Olympics
Released on: 9 September 2011
Contributor(s): Tony Travers
Professor Tony Travers discusses the recent London riots and their impact on the upcoming Olympics.
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The Greek bailout and the future of the European Union
Released on: 7 July 2011
Contributor(s): Professor Simon Hix
Professor Simon Hix discusses the recent bailout of Greece and the future of the European Union.
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What next for Al Qaeda after the death of Osama bin Laden?
Released on: 19 May 2011
Contributor(s): Professor John Sidel
Professor John Sidel discusses the future of Al Qaeda after the death of Osama bin Laden.
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Multiculturalism in the 21st century
Released on: 17 March 2011
Contributor(s): Professor Chandran Kukathas
Professor Chandran Kukathas discusses multiculturalism in the 21st century.
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The role of religion in the Egyptian revolution
Released on: 11 February 2011
Contributor(s): Professor John Sidel
Professor John Sidel discusses the role of religion in the Egyptian revolution.
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The politics of Pakistan
Released on: 13 January 2011
Contributor(s): Dr Adnan Naseemullah
Dr Adnan Naseemullah discusses the politics of Pakistan in the wake of the assassination of Punjab Governor Salman...
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The affinity of Liberalism and Conservatism in light of the UK Coalition Government
Released on: 10 December 2010
Contributor(s): Professor Paul Kelly
Professor Paul Kelly discusses the affinity of Liberalism and Conservatism in light of the UK Coalition Government.
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Ring fencing of development aid in the British Government's spending review
Released on: 3 November 2010
Contributor(s): Dr Nilima Gulrajani
Dr Nilima Gulrajani discusses the ring fencing of development aid in the British Governments spending review.
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The election of Ed Miliband as leader of the Labour Party
Released on: 7 August 2010
Contributor(s): Dr Jonathan Hopkin
Dr Jonathan Hopkin discusses the election of Ed Miliband as leader of the Labour Party.
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Reduction of the British state
Released on: 1 July 2010
Contributor(s): Dr Jonathan Hopkin
Dr Jonathan Hopkin discusses the reduction of the British state.
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The prospects for the Conservative - Liberal Democrat coalition, and the future of the Labour party following the 2010 UK Elections
Released on: 20 May 2010
Contributor(s): Professor Paul Kelly
Paul Kelly discusses the prospects for the Conservative - Liberal Democrat coalition, and the future of the Labour...
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The possibility of a hung parliament in the forthcoming 2010 UK elections
Released on: 17 March 2010
Contributor(s): Professor Patrick Dunleavy
Professor Patrick Dunleavy discusses the possibility of a hung parliament in the forthcoming UK elections.
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The state of development in Haiti following the earthquake
Released on: 12 February 2010
Contributor(s): Dr Nilima Gulrajani
Dr Nilima Gulrajani discusses development in Haiti following the earthquake.
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UN Climate Change Conference in Copenhagen
Released on: 3 December 2009
Contributor(s): Dr Stephanie Rickard
Dr Stephanie Rickard discusses the UN Climate Change Conference in Copenhagen.
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