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Natasha Lindstaedt

Professor, Department of Government, University of Essex
Natasha Lindstaedt is Deputy Dean (Education) (Social Sciences) and Professor in the
Department of Government at the University of Essex. Her teaching interests include International Relations and Comparative Politics, with specific interest in Development, Middle East Politics, African Politics and Latin American Politics.

She has taught MA and undergraduate courses at the University of Amsterdam, the Vrije Universiteit (VU), California State University (Long Beach), Ventura College and the College of the Canyons.

She has also served as a visiting scholar at Texas A&M and has served as the Coordinator UNISCA for the University of Amsterdam, the largest Model UN conference in the Netherlands.

Her research interests are Authoritarian Regimes, International Development, Third World Politics.

How the Republicans are trying to use Trump’s revised court charges to energise the campaign

Aug 29, 2024 11:12 am UTC| Insights & Views Politics

US special counsel Jack Smith has issued revised charges against former president Donald Trump for allegedly attempting to interfere in the 2020 election. This follows last months historic and widely criticised Supreme...

Global Geopolitics Series

Putin’s designs on a Baltic island are leading Sweden to prepare for war

May 27, 2024 06:53 am UTC| Insights & Views

Gotland has been a popular holiday destination for decades, but recently Swedish commander-in-chief, Mikael Bydén, claimed that Russian president Vladmir Putin has his eyes on the island. Concern was further ramped...

US under Trump Series

Trump-proofing Nato: why Europe’s current nuclear deterrents may not be enough to face biggest threats since WWII

May 02, 2024 06:00 am UTC| Insights & Views Politics

Though a second Trump presidency is not a foregone conclusion, Nato members are gearing up to Trump-proof the organisation and reviewing their defence strategies. Natos concerns about Trumps re-election were heightened...

Georgia is sliding towards autocracy after government moves to force through bill on ‘foreign agents’

Apr 23, 2024 08:06 am UTC| Insights & Views Law Politics

Georgias ruling party attempted to pass a controversial bill on foreign agents in March 2023. The law would have required civil society groups and the media to register as being under foreign influence if they receive...

US calls for UN vote on immediate ceasefire in Gaza – what this shift says about America’s relationship with Israel

Mar 25, 2024 05:07 am UTC| Insights & Views

The United States has significantly shifted its position on Gaza by submitting a UN security council resolution calling for an immediate and sustained ceasefire, tied to the release of the hostages kidnapped by...

US under Trump Series

Donald Trump and the ‘madman theory’ of foreign policy

Jan 26, 2024 11:02 am UTC| Insights & Views Politics

With Donald Trump now looking more and more likely to be the Republican nominee for Novembers presidential election, the former president is now making the case that among other things, he would be much more effective than...

Global Geopolitics Series

The Houthis: four things you will want to know about the Yemeni militia targeted by UK and US military strikes

Jan 15, 2024 04:14 am UTC| Insights & Views

The Houthis, also known as Ansar Allah (or supporters of God), are a violent militia group that currently exercise de facto control over much of northern Yemen. Formed in the 1990s, the group was named after its founder,...

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Economy

S&P 500 Positioning Hits Three-Year High: Market Trends and Risks

SP 500 Positioning at Three-Year High: Market Risks and Global Trends Positioning in the SP 500 has reached a three-year high, according to Citi strategists. This extended positioning contrasts with other global...

U.S. Stock Futures Fall as Corporate Earnings and Fed Rate Cuts Dominate Market Focus

U.S. Stock Futures Decline Ahead of Corporate Earnings Stock futures in the U.S. edged lower on Tuesday as investors prepared for a wave of quarterly earnings reports. As of 03:30 ET (07:30 GMT), Dow futures dropped 82...

Randstad Reports Stronger-Than-Expected Quarterly Profits Amid Economic Challenges

Randstads Quarterly Performance Exceeds Expectations Randstad, the worlds largest employment agency, announced its quarterly profits on Tuesday, reporting figures slightly above analysts expectations. Despite a...

Boeing's Shares Rise Amid Strike Resolution Hopes

Boeings Share Price Surge Boeing shares rose 3% on Monday, fueled by optimism surrounding a potential resolution to an ongoing strike affecting 33,000 workers. The vote on a new labor contract is scheduled for...

Gold Prices Near Record High Amid Political Uncertainties

Gold Prices Surge Amid U.S. Election Uncertainty Gold prices increased on Tuesday, hovering near a record high reached the previous day due to ongoing uncertainties surrounding the U.S. election and escalating tensions...

Politics

‘Because I Am Up For Election’ – Jon Tester Refuses to Endorse Kamala Harris, Ditches His Longtime Ally!

Montana Senator Jon Tester, a longtime supporter of Vice President Kamala Harris, shocked many by refusing to endorse her 2024 presidential run. On Monday, October 21, Tester told local Montana media that he would not back...

Laid-Off Auto Worker Blasts Kamala Harris' EV Mandate: ‘I'm Voting Trump for the First Time!’ in Michigan Shock

An auto worker in Macomb County, Michigan, recently laid off by Stellantis, is speaking out, directly blaming Vice President Kamala Harris electric vehicle (EV) mandate for his job loss. The worker, who is one of 1,100...

Nate Silver Warns ‘It Feels Like 2016 Again!’ as Donald Trump Steals the Spotlight with Media Stunts in Final Stretch

With just weeks remaining before the 2024 presidential election, prominent statistician and political analyst Nate Silver has sparked a wave of discussion with his latest remarks, comparing the current campaign environment...

Tim Walz Defends Ties with ‘War Hawk’ Liz Cheney: ‘She Won’t Lead Us to World War III!’

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz is facing intense scrutiny over his defense of Liz Cheney, the former U.S. representative from Wyoming and a leading contender for a top position in Vice President Kamala Harriss potential...

Donald Trump Surges Ahead in Arizona Polls by 3 Points! ‘We’re Taking the State Back,’ He Declares at Rally

A new poll conducted by InsiderPolling shows Donald Trump leading Vice President Kamala Harris by 3 percentage points in Arizona. The survey, carried out on October 20-21 among 800 likely voters, has Trump at 50%, with...

Science

Elon Musk Surprised by SpaceX’s Successful First Attempt at Catching Starship Booster

SpaceX achieved a significant milestone by successfully catching the Super Heavy booster during Starship Flight 5, a feat that even surprised Elon Musk. Musk had initially predicted that it would take at least three...

Starlink Services Target South Korea by 2025, Pending Regulatory Approval

SpaceXs Starlink services may reach South Korea by early 2025, contingent on regulatory approval. The Ministry of Science and ICT has initiated key amendments to prevent frequent interference, signaling progress toward...

Nicotine Pouches Skyrocket in Popularity as Youth Tobacco Use Hits 25-Year Low — ‘This Is the New Trend,’ Experts Warn

Nicotine pouches have surged in popularity across the U.S., while traditional tobacco use has hit its lowest point in 25 years. Public health experts are now grappling with the implications of this emerging trend, as a...

SpaceX Sues California Coastal Commission, Alleging Political Bias Over Falcon 9 Launch Denials

SpaceX has filed a lawsuit against the California Coastal Commission, accusing the agency of political bias in blocking several Falcon 9 launches from Vandenberg Space Force Base. The lawsuit, filed on October 15, comes...

SpaceX Shares Breathtaking Images of Starship Flight 5 Featuring Reentry and Stage Separation

SpaceX has unveiled stunning new images from its Starship Flight 5 test, capturing key moments like booster recovery, stage separation, and plasma engulfing the upper stage during reentry. These high-definition images,...

Technology

Nvidia Targets Thailand: December Reveal of Game-Changing Investment Plans

Thailands Commerce Minister announced that Nvidia will disclose its investment strategy during CEO Jensen Huangs December trip to Bangkok. The anticipated move is expected to amplify Southeast Asias allure for global tech...

Apple Vision Pro Not Meant for the Masses, Tim Cook Admits Price Is Too High for Most Buyers

Tim Cook acknowledged that the Apple Vision Pro is not targeted at the masses due to its high price point. Despite poor sales, Apple is working on a cheaper model to be released in 2025, aiming to recapture market...

Solana Shakes Off Pump.fun’s $6.6M Dump, $47M SOL Still at Stake for Whales

Solanas price stayed strong, rising 9.3% for the week, despite Pump.fun selling $6.6 million worth of SOL. With $47 million still held, whales are on high alert for the next market twist. Solana Defies Pump.funs $6.6M...

Shiba Inu’s Shibarium Shocks With 3,370% Transaction Surge—What’s Fueling This Massive Spike?

Shiba Inus Shibarium saw an astonishing 3,370% jump in transactions within days, skyrocketing from 3,690 to over 324,000. The surge hints at growing community adoption, though the exact trigger remains...

BONK Meme Coin Sees 30% Volume Surge After Upbit Listing, Eyes Golden Cross Rally

Upbit has officially listed Solanas meme coin, BONK, for spot trading with the USDT pair, causing a 30% spike in trading volume and a 7% price increase within an hour of the announcement. Investors anticipate further price...