Politics & IR @ De Montfort University

Hi 👋 this is the official page for Politics and International Relations @dmuleicester🎓

[Politics & IR @ De Montfort University @DMUPoliticsIR]

On Mon 12 Jan 2026, Dr Amina Easat-Daas attended UK Parliament, invited by the APPG on British Muslims, for a special meeting on combating Islamophobia, with UK academics, civil society, UN officials, and an address by Miguel Ángel Moratinos (UNAOC).

#Politics #Parliament #IR

[BISA - British International Studies Association @MYBISA]

On 1 Dec our 5th annual #climatesim took place in partnership w/ @ChathamHouse to engage students in a topical and important issue 🌎

Read what we got up to! 👉 https://t.co/ZTxgWZv5Bq

@StAndrewsIR @StrathPolIR @IRSussex @SOASpolitics @QMPoliticsIR @DMUPoliticsIR @Aston_PIR

[Politics & IR @ De Montfort University @DMUPoliticsIR]

Our representatives, Cristina and Daisy have taken the time to make a short interview answering questions on their experience at the @MYBISA climate simulation!

#Politics #Climatesim #BISA #Internationalrelations

[Politics & IR @ De Montfort University @DMUPoliticsIR]

Our DMU Politics & IR students Cristina and Daisy represented China at the BISA Climate Negotiation Simulation at @ChathamHouse last week!

Great work engaging with real-world climate diplomacy.

@MYBISA

#climatesim #BISA #DMU

[BISA - British International Studies Association @MYBISA]

Do not miss out on our #BISAFCDOModelNATO 2026 call for expressions of interest! 🌟
An amazing opportunity for your university and students alike! 🎉

More info here 👉 https://t.co/wsl7Alcdt5

@JulietDryden @PolHistBrunel @DMUPoliticsIR @Aston_PIR @QMPoliticsIR @StrathPolIR

[BISA - British International Studies Association @MYBISA]

Our 2025 #climatesim in partnership with @ChathamHouse is about to begin! 30 universities and teams from Common Futures Conversations
@IRSussex @Aston_PIR @QMPoliticsIR @uniofglos @StrathPolIR @SurreyPolitics @IRSussex @PAISWarwick @PIRWestminster @JulietDryden

[Politics & IR @ De Montfort University @DMUPoliticsIR]

Senior Lecturer Pinar Emine Donmez presented a co-authored paper with Dr Maïa Pal at the Historical Materialism Conference in London, discussing contested histories of capitalism and debates on post-capitalist transitions.
#HistoricalMaterialism #Marxism #Capitalism

[BISA - British International Studies Association @MYBISA]

#climatesim

[Politics & IR @ De Montfort University @DMUPoliticsIR]

Two DMU Politics & IR students will represent China at the 2025 @MYBISA
Climate Negotiation Simulation with @ChathamHouse on 1 Dec.
A timely opportunity for hands-on climate diplomacy just after COP30.

#BISA #ChathamHouse #Climatechange #Politics

[Politics & IR @ De Montfort University @DMUPoliticsIR]

Dr Amina Easat-Daas also recently appeared on ITV News to discuss the growth in Islamophobic hate crimes in the UK.

It’s great to see her expertise recognised and featured in national media, contributing to important public conversations on this issue.

#Politics #ITVNews

[Politics & IR @ De Montfort University @DMUPoliticsIR]

Senior lecturer in Politics and International Relations Amina Easat-Daas, delivered a thought-provoking talk to Tower Hamlets Council on ‘Resurgent Far-Right and Contemporary Islamophobia’.

We’re proud to see our department contributing directly to informed public debate.

[Politics & IR @ De Montfort University @DMUPoliticsIR]

Simon Stevens has released a new article, 'Public Political Philosophy, Moral Sentimentalism, and Larp'. with Cambridge University Press. An important addition to contemporary debates in public political philosophy.

Read now:
https://t.co/pxeNZ9xCcS

[Politics & IR @ De Montfort University @DMUPoliticsIR]

Luis da Vinha, has co-authored “Brasil y la Política Espacial de ‘No Alineamiento Activo’” in Geopolítica(s).
The article examines Brazil’s space strategy amid Sino-US rivalry and its “active non-alignment” approach.
Read more:
https://t.co/9VbArLg7lZ
#Geopolitics #SpacePolicy

[Politics & IR @ De Montfort University @DMUPoliticsIR]

We also had the incredible opportunity to interview our former congressmen asking them questions ranging from bipartisanship to foreign affairs and healthcare.

Watch now!

#DMUPolitics #Congress #ForeignAffairs #healthcare @USAinUK

[Politics & IR @ De Montfort University @DMUPoliticsIR]

A great session today at DMU with former U.S. congressmen Mike Ross & Jeff Duncan discussing public service, leadership and policy. Big thanks to our Politics team + students for making this happen.

#DMUPolitics #Civicengagment #Congress @USAinUK

[Politics & IR @ De Montfort University @DMUPoliticsIR]

Reminder: Congress to Campus is TOMORROW inside the Vijay Patel Building.

Hosting:
🇺🇸 Hon. Jeff Duncan & Hon. Mike Ross

Open to all DMU students — see you there!
Book now: https://t.co/aB7KJDcicO

[Politics & IR @ De Montfort University @DMUPoliticsIR]

Promoting A Picture of Poverty in Leicester at DMU on 18 November. De Montfort University, Queen’s Building

Bringing data + lived experience together for real community action. 🌍

Sign up: https://t.co/ibnLinLS8i

[Politics & IR @ De Montfort University @DMUPoliticsIR]

Luis da Vinha explores how Trump’s “America First” turns the U.S. into a revisionist power, undermining the liberal international order via protectionism, weakened alliances & multilateralism. Global instability may follow.

https://t.co/lfxcrBoWKN

[Politics & IR @ De Montfort University @DMUPoliticsIR]

📣 DMU is hosting Congress to Campus on 6 Nov!
Hear from two former U.S. Members of Congress in a day of open discussion on US politics & democracy.

📍Hugh Aston, 09:30–15:00
➡️ Open to Y12 & Y13 students

https://t.co/fbx1KwpUCQ

@bl_ecclesinst @USEmbassyUK
#CongressToCampus

[Politics & IR @ De Montfort University @DMUPoliticsIR]

We celebrate Professor Jonathan S. Davies on his retirement from Politics & IR at DMU.
His pioneering work on governance, urban politics and austerity has shaped research globally and inspired generations of students and scholars.
Thank you for your leadership!🎓