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Stephen Hall3

Stephen Hall3

Lecturer (Assistant Professor) in Politics, International Relations and Russia, University of Bath
I graduated with a PhD from the School of Slavonic and East European Studies at University College London.

Last year I was a Postdoctoral Fellow at the University of Cambridge and taught at the Higher School of Economics, St. Peterburg in Russia.

Currently, I am a Lecturer (Assistant Professor) at the Department of Politics, Languages and International Studies, the University of Bath in Politics, International Relations and Russia.

My research covers the post-Soviet region and authoritarianism.

Ukraine and Moldova gain EU candidate status but face a long road to full membership

Jun 29, 2022 14:15 pm UTC| Politics

For four months, Ukraine has been fighting for its very existence. Having successfully forced Russia to shift focus from a four-fronted offensive to concentrating on the Donbas region in the east of the country, Ukraine is...

Ukraine war: inside the complex web of Russia's warring intelligence agencies

Apr 05, 2022 12:02 pm UTC| Politics

Russian intelligence chief Sergey Beseda and his deputy, Anatoly Bolyukh, were placed under house arrest on March 9. Beseda and Bolyukh oversaw the foreign intelligence branch of the FSB, which is the Russian security...

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Economy

Wall Street Futures Tumble as U.S.-Iran Conflict Escalates and Oil Prices Surge

Wall Street futures dropped sharply Sunday night after the United States and Israel launched coordinated strikes on Iran, intensifying geopolitical tensions and triggering a surge in oil prices. The sudden escalation...

Japan Manufacturing PMI Jumps to Four-Year High as Global Demand Strengthens

Japans manufacturing sector expanded at its fastest pace in nearly four years in February, signaling renewed momentum driven by strong domestic and global demand. According to the latest SP Global Japan Manufacturing...

Australian Job Advertisements Hit 16-Month High as Labour Market Stays Resilient

Australian job advertisements climbed for a second consecutive month in February, reaching their highest level in 16 months and signaling continued strength in the labour market. The latest private-sector data suggests...

Oil Prices Surge 13% as U.S.-Israel Strikes on Iran Spark Supply Fears

Oil prices jumped sharply in early Asian trading on Monday after the United States and Israel launched coordinated military strikes against Iran, significantly escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. The...

Global Markets Reel as Euro Falls, Swiss Franc Surges and Oil Prices Spike After U.S.-Israel Strike on Iran

Global currency markets turned volatile Monday as investors rushed to safe-haven assets following U.S. and Israeli airstrikes on Iran that reportedly killed Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. The dramatic escalation in...

Politics

U.S. Deploys Tomahawks, B-2 Bombers, F-35 Jets and AI Tools in Operation Epic Fury Against Iran

The United States launched a sweeping military operation against Iranian targets under Operation Epic Fury, deploying advanced weaponry that included Tomahawk cruise missiles, B-2 stealth bombers, F-35 and F/A-18 fighter...

Australia Rules Out Military Involvement in Iran Conflict as Middle East Tensions Escalate

Australia has confirmed it will not participate in any military operations in Iran, even if the escalating Middle East conflict intensifies. The announcement came after Israel launched new airstrikes on Tehran and Iran...

Middle East Conflict Escalates After Khamenei’s Death as U.S., Israel and Iran Exchange Strikes

Tensions in the Middle East intensified after Israel launched a new wave of airstrikes on Tehran, prompting Iran to respond with additional missile barrages across the region. The escalation follows the killing of Irans...

Zelenskiy Urges Change in Iran After U.S. and Israeli Strikes, Cites Drone Support for Russia

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has called for meaningful change in Iran following recent U.S. and Israeli strikes, saying the moment should be used properly to benefit the Iranian people. In his nightly video...

EU Urges Maximum Restraint in Iran Conflict Amid Fears of Regional Escalation and Oil Supply Disruption

The European Unions 27 member states have called for maximum restraint and strict adherence to international law following the escalating Iran conflict involving the United States and Israel. EU foreign policy chief Kaja...

Science

SpaceX Pivots Toward Moon City as Musk Reframes Long-Term Space Vision

SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has revealed a significant shift in the companys near-term space exploration strategy, announcing that SpaceX is now prioritizing the development of a self-growing city on the Moon rather than focusing...

SpaceX Prioritizes Moon Mission Before Mars as Starship Development Accelerates

Elon Musks SpaceX is shifting its near-term space exploration strategy, choosing to prioritize a return to the Moon before pursuing missions to Mars, according to a recent Wall Street Journal report citing sources familiar...

NASA and SpaceX Target Crew-11 Undocking From ISS Amid Medical Concern

NASA has confirmed that the agency, in coordination with SpaceX, is targeting no earlier than 5 p.m. Eastern Time (2200 GMT) on Wednesday, January 14, for the undocking of the SpaceX Crew-11 mission from the International...

Neuralink Plans High-Volume Brain Implant Production and Fully Automated Surgery by 2026

Elon Musks brain-computer interface company Neuralink is preparing for a major expansion, announcing plans to begin high-volume production of its brain implant devices and transition to a fully automated surgical procedure...

Jared Isaacman Confirmed as NASA Administrator, Becomes 15th Leader of U.S. Space Agency

The U.S. Senate has officially confirmed billionaire private astronaut Jared Isaacman as the new NASA administrator, making him the 15th leader in the agencys history. The confirmation, which took place on Wednesday, marks...

Technology

Australia Targets AI Platforms With Strict Age Verification Rules

Australias internet regulator has warned that search engines and app stores could be required to block artificial intelligence services that fail to implement age verification systems by an upcoming compliance deadline....

AWS Data Center in UAE Hit by Fire After Objects Strike Facility Amid Regional Tensions

Amazon Web Services (AWS) confirmed that one of its data centers in the United Arab Emirates experienced a temporary power shutdown after objects struck the facility, causing sparks and a fire. The incident occurred at...

OpenAI Pentagon AI Contract Adds Safeguards Amid Anthropic Dispute

OpenAI has confirmed that its newly signed contract with the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) includes expanded safeguards designed to tightly regulate how artificial intelligence is deployed on classified government...

Trump Orders Federal Agencies to Halt Use of Anthropic AI Technology

U.S. President Donald Trump announced Friday that he has directed every federal agency to immediately stop using artificial intelligence technology developed by Anthropic, escalating tensions between the federal government...

Federal Judge Blocks Virginia Social Media Age Verification Law Over First Amendment Concerns

A federal judge has temporarily blocked Virginia from enforcing a new social media law designed to protect children from online addiction, ruling that it likely violates First Amendment rights. The decision marks a...
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