GovPod

Somalia and Ethiopia: Navigating the Political Landscape in the Horn of Africa

We're joined by one of our fellow LSE undergraduate students, Ismail Moalin Ali, to talk about his third-year thesis, centred around the tensions between Somalia and Ethiopia.

Pre-Election Analysis: South Africa

We are joined by Dr Joachim Wehner to discuss the upcoming South African elections, namely the main candidates and the decreasing popularity of the ANC, alongside the unique socio-economic intricacies that impact voter trends.

Pre-Election Analysis: India

We are joined by Dr Mukulika Banerjee to discuss the upcoming Indian elections, the incumbent Prime Minister Modi, and the rise of Hindu nationalism.

Post-Election Analysis: Pakistan

We are joined by Dr Umair Javed to explain the post-general election crisis in Pakistan, with a particular analysis of the events of 8th February. We consider future possibilities for the country’s political stability.

Post-Election Analysis: Taiwan

We discuss the recent Taiwan elections, what the threat of China means for Taiwan's democracy, and the resilience of Taiwanese youth. We are joined by Felix Brender, an LSE PhD candidate, who specialises in Taiwan's security and peacekeeping.