As the world becomes smaller thanks to globalisation, the distinction between local and international is also starting to diminish. Public policy is a system of laws and regulations on certain topics of public interest, usually conceived by the government. Some of these areas include environmental policies, financial policies, international humanitarian law, and even those targeted towards health and well-being.

Topics: international public policy MSc

Dr Alice Martini explores why the War on Terror has continued to play an important role in international politics, despite becoming less visible in the news media.

Topics: MA international relations

How should International Relations student interpret the current crisis in Ukraine?

Topics: MA international relations

The global pandemic has highlighted more than ever the critical role of public health workers and policy makers throughout the world, as well as the harsh reality of health inequalities driven by different social, political, economic and ecological factors.

Topics: online masters in public health

Dr Katharine Hall, Lecturer in Politics and International Relations at Queen Mary, looks at why the war on terror has continued relevance for global politics.

Topics: MA international relations

Being a part of an intergovernmental organisation (IGO) can be a deeply fulfilling career path, but it’s a path that can seem unattainable to those unfamiliar with the true scope of work conducted by such organisations.

Topics: international public policy MSc

Working in humanitarian aid is known for being especially demanding – but people across the world have dedicated their lives to it, in the hope of making positive change for others.

Topics: MA international relations, international public policy MSc

Juan Cilliers is a counsel at the National Bar Council of South Africa and is a current student on Queen Mary Online’s LLM in International Dispute Resolution.

Topics: international dispute resolution LLM

This post is by Dr Haro Karkour, Online Tutor for Queen Mary Online's MA in International Relations and MSc in International Public Policy. Haro's research focuses on International Relations (IR) Theory.

Topics: MA in International Relations