Institute of Welsh Affairs

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The Thirty Years War: going with the tide at Atlantic edge

The android reporter looks back at the big decisions not taken in 2018

Gwyneth Sweatman calls on the UK Government to make sure Wales and its students avoid the worst effects of Brexit

Gwynoro Jones argues a broad based Welsh Constitutional Convention is needed within months

We are an independent think-tank working to make Wales better.
We come up with practical ideas to improve the economy, education and health.

Our work on the economy looks at finding ways to make Wales a more prosperous place to live and work.

Our work on health & social care uses innovative research methods to improve the NHS in Wales for patients.

Our work on education aims to develop practical policy solutions to the challenges the Welsh education system faces.

Our work on governance looks at challenging the status quo and ensure more effective systems of government.

Our work on media highlights and suggests solutions to the challenges facing media coverage of Wales.