Research Capacity Ltd Rocio Ferro-Adams BSc (Hons) MA & MA
@rocioferroadams.bsky.social
Political Science Research in International Relations, Political Economy, Diplomacy and Political Theory. Blog available on Word Press. Academia Education publications. A Former UK Civil Servant and Former Head of Constitutional Policy. Ministry of Justice
The danger of the next budget this Wednesday is not taxing the right people. Those earning 45K up to 80K are not your higher earners often heads of family households on a single income. These people are already taxed. What about those Law Partners and Doctors exempt from Income tax earning 100K +
November 4, 2025 at 4:19 PM
The danger of the next budget this Wednesday is not taxing the right people. Those earning 45K up to 80K are not your higher earners often heads of family households on a single income. These people are already taxed. What about those Law Partners and Doctors exempt from Income tax earning 100K +
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If anyone is interested in my research on the classical state, the IR tradition of state and sovereignty and its roots in Christianity, it can be read here on Word Press. Written a few years ago.
If anyone is interested in my research on the classical state, the IR tradition of state and sovereignty and its roots in Christianity, it can be read here on Word Press. Written a few years ago.
Diplomacy
The State How the development of the state is intrinsically linked to diplomacy. History can provide the context for thoughts and actions and international relations and political theory provide a …
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August 20, 2025 at 2:01 PM
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If anyone is interested in my research on the classical state, the IR tradition of state and sovereignty and its roots in Christianity, it can be read here on Word Press. Written a few years ago.
If anyone is interested in my research on the classical state, the IR tradition of state and sovereignty and its roots in Christianity, it can be read here on Word Press. Written a few years ago.
www.thetimes.com/uk/defence/a... UK repones is not wrong, and it means we are prepared to use our nuclear deterrent more effectively. (This is a means of assuring longer term peace in international relations thinking.)
UK to expand nuclear deterrent with F-35A fighter jets carrying weapons
Starmer announces Britain will purchase a new squadron of nuclear-capable fighters as Trump joins leaders at Nato summit in the Hague
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June 25, 2025 at 9:13 AM
www.thetimes.com/uk/defence/a... UK repones is not wrong, and it means we are prepared to use our nuclear deterrent more effectively. (This is a means of assuring longer term peace in international relations thinking.)
I have been uploading a media watch on X this week following the Iran-Israel 12 day war. Two things that remain important, Iran's enriched uranium may have been moved, to be sold. This is a dangerous risk if sold to a rouge state like North Korea. Although the facilities for enrichment are damaged.
June 25, 2025 at 9:11 AM
I have been uploading a media watch on X this week following the Iran-Israel 12 day war. Two things that remain important, Iran's enriched uranium may have been moved, to be sold. This is a dangerous risk if sold to a rouge state like North Korea. Although the facilities for enrichment are damaged.
One theory is that the party plurality in the UK may reflect the diversity of a growing population in Britain, a more homogenous population and ideas, can reflect a more political homogenous population. This needs to be tested out with figures and polls.
May 3, 2025 at 10:48 AM
One theory is that the party plurality in the UK may reflect the diversity of a growing population in Britain, a more homogenous population and ideas, can reflect a more political homogenous population. This needs to be tested out with figures and polls.
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PODCAST 🎙️ Local elections: Ready for Reform?
@akashpaun.bsky.social @alexgathomas.bsky.social @cathhaddon.bsky.social discuss what the results mean for British politics and Keir Starmer.
Plus: Canada election, and reducing school absences
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@akashpaun.bsky.social @alexgathomas.bsky.social @cathhaddon.bsky.social discuss what the results mean for British politics and Keir Starmer.
Plus: Canada election, and reducing school absences
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/podcast/insi...
Local elections: Ready for Reform? | Institute for Government
The IfG team discuss what the local and mayoral elections mean for Keir Starmer and his government's devolution agenda.
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May 2, 2025 at 2:44 PM
PODCAST 🎙️ Local elections: Ready for Reform?
@akashpaun.bsky.social @alexgathomas.bsky.social @cathhaddon.bsky.social discuss what the results mean for British politics and Keir Starmer.
Plus: Canada election, and reducing school absences
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/podcast/insi...
@akashpaun.bsky.social @alexgathomas.bsky.social @cathhaddon.bsky.social discuss what the results mean for British politics and Keir Starmer.
Plus: Canada election, and reducing school absences
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/podcast/insi...
On Local Elections: We are witnessing a period in history with the end of a two-party system in the UK, and plurality, like that of the continent of Europe may become a system of democracy that dominates future Elections again. We can return to the past, but this system will dominate for some years
May 3, 2025 at 10:32 AM
On Local Elections: We are witnessing a period in history with the end of a two-party system in the UK, and plurality, like that of the continent of Europe may become a system of democracy that dominates future Elections again. We can return to the past, but this system will dominate for some years
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Rocio Ferro-Adams Research Capacity - Independent Researcher
A political scientist with an an interest in international relations, democracy, diplomacy and political economy.
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I am a British independent Political Science Researcher and publish under Research Capacity Ltd. With a previous career in the UK Civil Service as a senior…
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Retaliatory Tariff's have risen since since this was published, but the power of leverage remains the intention, in the short-term, likely only to raise small gains for the USA.
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Retaliatory Tariff's have risen since since this was published, but the power of leverage remains the intention, in the short-term, likely only to raise small gains for the USA.
https://research-capacity.com/2025/03/26/geo-politics-and-president-trump/…
April 24, 2025 at 11:18 AM
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Retaliatory Tariff's have risen since since this was published, but the power of leverage remains the intention, in the short-term, likely only to raise small gains for the USA.
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Retaliatory Tariff's have risen since since this was published, but the power of leverage remains the intention, in the short-term, likely only to raise small gains for the USA.
www.thetimes.com/uk/defence/a... This is not a bad idea. In fact there is some pride to be taken in not accepting money and doing it ourselves in the UK. We may be smaller, but we can do things for ourselves. It is becoming too easy to accept foreign money into academic institutions.
Universities continue deals with China despite MI5 warning over spying
At least 23 British institutions signed agreements with military-linked Chinese universities following a warning from MI5 in April year
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April 18, 2025 at 6:25 PM
www.thetimes.com/uk/defence/a... This is not a bad idea. In fact there is some pride to be taken in not accepting money and doing it ourselves in the UK. We may be smaller, but we can do things for ourselves. It is becoming too easy to accept foreign money into academic institutions.
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Certain sectors in the global economy are beginning to identify issues and policies which will improve their potential for growth. Pharma is one sector already looking for policy changes in IP to encourage innovation. Customers would have to absorb costs at first.
Certain sectors in the global economy are beginning to identify issues and policies which will improve their potential for growth. Pharma is one sector already looking for policy changes in IP to encourage innovation. Customers would have to absorb costs at first.
Trump tariffs live: China hit with 104% duties as levies take effect
Customised tariffs were brought in on Wednesday morning as world leaders negotiated with the US and global markets fell
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April 9, 2025 at 10:39 AM
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Certain sectors in the global economy are beginning to identify issues and policies which will improve their potential for growth. Pharma is one sector already looking for policy changes in IP to encourage innovation. Customers would have to absorb costs at first.
Certain sectors in the global economy are beginning to identify issues and policies which will improve their potential for growth. Pharma is one sector already looking for policy changes in IP to encourage innovation. Customers would have to absorb costs at first.
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I recall my studies in IPE and looking at oil production and how tariffs in the 1970s, coupled with lowering oil prices, global economic decline can help to stabilise what is now a growing global economic crisis.
I recall my studies in IPE and looking at oil production and how tariffs in the 1970s, coupled with lowering oil prices, global economic decline can help to stabilise what is now a growing global economic crisis.
Oil prices fall to four-year low amid tariff chaos
The price of Brent crude has fallen to below $63 per barrel, exacerbated by the surprise decision by Opec+ to boost output
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April 8, 2025 at 9:25 AM
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I recall my studies in IPE and looking at oil production and how tariffs in the 1970s, coupled with lowering oil prices, global economic decline can help to stabilise what is now a growing global economic crisis.
I recall my studies in IPE and looking at oil production and how tariffs in the 1970s, coupled with lowering oil prices, global economic decline can help to stabilise what is now a growing global economic crisis.
I recall my studies in IPE and looking at oil production and how tariffs in the 1970s, coupled with lowering oil prices, global economic decline can help to stabilise what is now a growing global economic crisis.
www.thetimes.com/business-mon...
www.thetimes.com/business-mon...
Oil prices fall to four-year low amid tariff chaos
The price of Brent crude has fallen to below $63 per barrel, exacerbated by the surprise decision by Opec+ to boost output
www.thetimes.com
April 8, 2025 at 9:17 AM
I recall my studies in IPE and looking at oil production and how tariffs in the 1970s, coupled with lowering oil prices, global economic decline can help to stabilise what is now a growing global economic crisis.
www.thetimes.com/business-mon...
www.thetimes.com/business-mon...
My daily markets feed shows a decline in FTSE 250 & 100 for some weeks. This means UK markets opened at -2.5% this morning falling again to -4.8% in early morning trading. The German markets & US markets have had a shock, stabilising some of these will be a priority www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/...
Trump tariffs latest: US markets fall again after FTSE 100 losses
Hong Kong Stock Exchange closes down 13 per cent in worst trading day since 1997 as share prices drop drastically in Europe
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April 7, 2025 at 1:55 PM
My daily markets feed shows a decline in FTSE 250 & 100 for some weeks. This means UK markets opened at -2.5% this morning falling again to -4.8% in early morning trading. The German markets & US markets have had a shock, stabilising some of these will be a priority www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/...
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Although I write my research and blogs, this article by the BBC is worth noting. History is being made each day now as the markets fall daily, these are signs of a global recession.
Although I write my research and blogs, this article by the BBC is worth noting. History is being made each day now as the markets fall daily, these are signs of a global recession.
Donald Trump's tariffs have shaken the markets - how worried should we be?
Workers are right to fear for their pensions, but the greater worry is the here and now - the economy they live in.
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April 7, 2025 at 1:51 PM
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Although I write my research and blogs, this article by the BBC is worth noting. History is being made each day now as the markets fall daily, these are signs of a global recession.
Although I write my research and blogs, this article by the BBC is worth noting. History is being made each day now as the markets fall daily, these are signs of a global recession.
Government's can take IMF loans, we are heading for global recession with poverty expected to rise, unless a package is put in place. This can happen very quickly and sharply. Is this government as prepared as the one we had during Covid?
April 6, 2025 at 8:52 AM
Government's can take IMF loans, we are heading for global recession with poverty expected to rise, unless a package is put in place. This can happen very quickly and sharply. Is this government as prepared as the one we had during Covid?
Tariffs mean restructuring, & in all sectors. Less money world wide impacts service dependant economies like the UK-in education service demand from international student may fall sharply, professional services, in all areas may fall in finance, & consultancy. UK Service sector =83% of its economy.
April 6, 2025 at 8:49 AM
Tariffs mean restructuring, & in all sectors. Less money world wide impacts service dependant economies like the UK-in education service demand from international student may fall sharply, professional services, in all areas may fall in finance, & consultancy. UK Service sector =83% of its economy.
Tolerance in high degree is a sign of a healthy democracy. Outlawing one view or group can denote a need to silence a group for another. Socrates might agree that democracy on both the right and the left, have become too extreme to see the middle road and the need for balance.
April 6, 2025 at 8:46 AM
Tolerance in high degree is a sign of a healthy democracy. Outlawing one view or group can denote a need to silence a group for another. Socrates might agree that democracy on both the right and the left, have become too extreme to see the middle road and the need for balance.
Watching the markets today the FT250 and FT100 have fallen again, this time by 4.4%. The markets are saying no, that we should not stick to the original plan, and we are assuming that the economy can remain stable. Critical planning is now essential.
April 6, 2025 at 8:46 AM
Watching the markets today the FT250 and FT100 have fallen again, this time by 4.4%. The markets are saying no, that we should not stick to the original plan, and we are assuming that the economy can remain stable. Critical planning is now essential.
The US markets have begun to show sings of stress, soo much soo that sectors are already badly affected, today President Trump has indicated increasing Tariffs on Pharma, impacting small firms and the variety of medical solutions available to the public. There needs to be a watch on medical supplies
March 29, 2025 at 1:43 PM
The US markets have begun to show sings of stress, soo much soo that sectors are already badly affected, today President Trump has indicated increasing Tariffs on Pharma, impacting small firms and the variety of medical solutions available to the public. There needs to be a watch on medical supplies
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What is happening in geo-politics and the new Trump Administration. Read my opinion piece a Research Capacity.
What is happening in geo-politics and the new Trump Administration. Read my opinion piece a Research Capacity.
March 27, 2025 at 2:36 PM
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What is happening in geo-politics and the new Trump Administration. Read my opinion piece a Research Capacity.
What is happening in geo-politics and the new Trump Administration. Read my opinion piece a Research Capacity.
research-capacity.com/2025/03/26/g... Read my opinion piece at Research Capacity on Geo-politics and the new Trump Administration. You an engage on topics here an leave a comment.
Geo-politics and the new President Trump Administration
By Rocio Ferro-Adams &n…
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March 27, 2025 at 2:31 PM
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In analysing country economies you can use CPIH and ONS wider figures. They give different breakdowns of inflation. Analysts use a variety of inflation figures to describe what is going on in the economy. A GCSE student may say inflation is 2.8% but an political economist may use the full range.
March 27, 2025 at 1:50 PM
In analysing country economies you can use CPIH and ONS wider figures. They give different breakdowns of inflation. Analysts use a variety of inflation figures to describe what is going on in the economy. A GCSE student may say inflation is 2.8% but an political economist may use the full range.
In analysing country economies you can use CPHI and ONS wider figures. They give different break downs of inflation. Analysts use a variety of inflation figures to describe what is going on in the economy. A GCSE student may say inflation is 2.8% but an political economist may use the full range.
March 27, 2025 at 1:49 PM
In analysing country economies you can use CPHI and ONS wider figures. They give different break downs of inflation. Analysts use a variety of inflation figures to describe what is going on in the economy. A GCSE student may say inflation is 2.8% but an political economist may use the full range.