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Whether Kyiv’s resistance remains morally justifiable is fundamentally a matter of how much Ukraine and its people value their freedom and are prepared to sacrifice for it, writes Christopher Finlay, professor in political theory.

Professor Bahar Baser is Professor in Politics and International Relations in the School of Government and International Affairs at Durham.

Professor Emma Murphy is Professor of Political Economy at the School of Government and International Affairs at Durham.

Dr Marzieh Kouhi Esfahani is Assistant Professor in Politics and International Relations of the Middle East in the School of Government and International Affairs at Durham.

A new podcast from Global Policy features researchers from SGIA discussing their recent publications.

The Labour Government recently announced that those arriving by irregular means to the UK, even if they are legitimate refugees, will be barred from ever becoming British citizens. Assistant Professor in Public Policy at the School of Government and International Affairs Omar Hammoud-Gallego argues that this kind of policy will not protect Labour from Reform’s insurgence, while at the same time it won’t solve the problem of irregular migration.

Dr Elizabeth Kahn is an Associate Professor in Political Theory and Director of the Centre for Political Thought in the School of Government and International Affairs (SGIA).

Dr Kodili Chukwuma is an Assistant Professor and widening participation lead in the School of Government and International Affairs (SGIA).

Dr Rory McCarthy is an Associate Professor in Politics and Islam at the School of Government and International Affairs at Durham, where he works on the comparative politics of the Middle East and North Africa.

Associate Professor in US Politics David Andersen explores how President Trump could end up ranking compared to other US presidents.

Assistant Professor in International Security William Plowright explores what may happen next in Syria following the toppling of Bashar al-Assad's regime.