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Department of Politics and International Relations
At the heart of current political thinking, research and debate.
Research
We're shaping global debates and breaking new ground to address the world's most pressing challenges.
At the forefront of the discipline, our research sparks action and influences policymaking.
To study politics and international relations is to ask fundamental questions about the nature of the world - about war and peace, wealth and power, order and justice. At York, you'll have the opportunity to learn about these and other themes in a variety of different contexts, guided by our world-class researchers and teachers.
Professor Tony Heron, Head of Department of Politics and International Relations
News
York is ranked 12th in the UK for Politics in the latest release of the Complete University Guide league tables (2027).
Dr Saba Joshi has recently published an article titled "State Hypermasculinity in World Politics" (co-authored with Dr Maria Tanyag, Australian National University).
Sara De Jong publishes new blog on Afghan interpreters
The Social Change Catalyst Blog for May 2026 comes from Nina Caspersen
Events
Join us for the 2026 Annual Peace Lab Colloquium and the York Conflict & Security Centre Annual Lecture
Join us for the 2026 Annual Peace Lab Colloquium and the York Conflict & Security Centre Annual Lecture
Join us for the 2026 Annual Peace Lab Colloquium and the York Conflict & Security Centre Annual Lecture
Join the York Peace Lab for a training workshop on leadership amidst global crises
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