Politics and International Relations Insights Hub

Explore the ideas shaping our political world through the voices of leading scholars, educators, and researchers. This dedicated content library brings together insightful blogs, thought-provoking videos, and essential textbooks from Sage’s politics authors, all in one place.

Whether you're a student diving into political theory or UK politics for the first time, a faculty member seeking fresh teaching techniques or resources, or a professional looking to get fellow academics' insights into global affairs, this hub is designed to support your journey.

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Read: Power Shifts and Tariff Wars

by Carolina Urrego-Sandoval, Jean-Marie Chenou, Ralf J. Leiteritz

Learn how global trade and power dynamics are being reshaped by rising protectionism, technological change, and shifting geopolitical tensions, prompting a rethink of how the global economy functions.

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Explore the book: Global Political Economy: Problems in a Transforming International Order
Read: The End of the Free Trade Era?

Read: Writing Research Methods in Politics and International Relations

In conversation with Christopher Lamont & Mieczyslaw P. Boduszynski

Professors Lamont and Boduszynski share how their global experiences and teaching shaped the second edition of their book, which links theory, methodology, and real-world issues in meaningful ways.

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Explore the books: Research Methods in Politics and International Relations & Research Methods in International Relations

Read: How International Relations Theory might help us comprehend the Israel/Palestinian Crisis

by Milena Elsinger, Alex Burkhardt & Hubert Zimmermann

The blog examines how various international relations theories, such as realism, liberalism, constructivism, and critical approaches, can help us understand the recent conflict between Israel and Hamas, despite the emotional and political complexities involved.

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Explore the book: International Relations: Theories in Action
Watch: Teaching students to engage with International Relations Theory

Read: Why, and How, We Must Contest ‘Development’

by Claire Mcloughlin, Sameen Al, Kailing Xie, Nic Cheeseman & David E. Hudson

Discover why the traditional idea of ‘development’ might not reflect your values - or anyone’s. This blog invites us to reflect on how real progress emerges from everyday struggles, diverse voices, and contested visions of the future.

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Explore the book: The Politics of Development
Watch: Teaching the Politics of Development when Everything About Development is Political

Read: We’ve Had to Dramatically Shift How We Talk About UK Politics

by Joanie Willett & Arianna Giovannini

Explore how outdated political narratives have failed to keep pace with the real drivers of change—local communities and civil society and why we should argue for a more inclusive, place-based approach to political debate that reflects everyday experiences, not just Westminster headlines.

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Explore the book: An Introduction to UK Politics
Watch: An Introduction to the History of UK Politics from the 20th Century
Watch: How do Identities Shape UK Politics?

Read: Making Statistics Accessible and Relevant in Politics and IR

by Matthew Loveless

Struggling to engage students in statistics? Discover how making stats accessible, relevant, and intuitive can reshape learning outcomes through an approach that's redefining how we teach quantitative methods.

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Explore the book: Political Analysis: A Guide to Data and Statistics
Watch: Making Statistics Accessible and Relevant in Politics and IR
Watch video resources for Political Analysis and see testimonial videos

Read: World Politics in the 21st Century: The New Cold War?

by Jeffrey Haynes

Over the past 30 years, world politics has become more complex and unpredictable, with a growing number of state and non-state actors shaping global outcomes. This blog outlines the impact of this reorganisation on our society.

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