perspectives | Warwick Politics Society

Global interest and celeb supporters, but did the Sumud Flotilla make any difference?

By Ethan Travica In late August 2025, over 500 people, comprising more than 40 vessels launched the Global Sumud Flotilla (GSF), in the latest attempt by various humanitarian groups like the Freedom Flotilla Coalition, in order to try and directly provide aid to the peoples of Gaza. On Wednesday October 1st, the roughly 400 activists, whose number had been decreased through illegal interceptions by Israeli forces in international waters, made their final approach to Gaza in t

Vive la confusion! – Departures, division and dire straits for Macron

By Dylan Balch When Sebastien Lecornu resigned as Prime Minister on 6th October, after only 26 days in office, the fragility of the French framework was uncovered for all to see. The French government did not merely witness a personnel change at the top of government; it experienced a shockwave that laid bare the tenuous state of Emmanuel Macron’s presidency. The swift reinstatement that followed - an attempt at damage control - only magnified the sense of crisis. A governmen

Why 'middle ground Meloni' is Europe's greatest asset

By Luke Magalhaes Italy finds itself in a new type of hot water this week: 107% tariffs imposed by the US, and the reaction of Meloni’s government serves as yet another reminder of why the Italian Prime Minister is Europe’s greatest asset in dealing with Trump. For a democratically elected European politician, Giorgia Meloni is, somewhat unusually, incredibly well-liked by Trump. He has described the Italian Prime Minister as a ‘wonderful woman’ , and, from their stances on