Rhys ap Gwilym says the main parties’ manifestos bear out his fear that Wales’ politicians would be fiscally timid ahead of the Senedd election
Roads to Nowhere?
The political parties responded to our ‘Big Questions’ on the economy – now the IWA analyse what their answers mean for Wales.
The Big Questions: Economy
The parties competing for your vote in the upcoming election respond to our Big Questions on the economy.
Disenfranchised: Democratic Barriers for Blind and Partially Sighted People
Our current election practices do not allow everyone a confidential vote, writes Nathan Owen.
“We Aren’t Taught Anything About Politics, Unless We’re Discussing the Politics of Nazi Germany”
An overwhelming majority of 16-to-17-year-olds want to make themselves heard this May, but our education and political system is letting them down, argues Alex Myles.
Devolution, Democracy and Embedding Civic Education
Louise Casella writes that lifelong civic education is key to boosting engagement in our democracy.
Senedd 2021 and Tax: What Do We Expect of the Parties?
Dr. Rhys ap Gwilym explores how each party might use the Senedd’s ability to make Wales-specific tax policy.
Wales Should Play its Part in Promoting Peace
Rhun Dafydd argues that militarism’s foothold in Wales means we have a long way to go before we can consider ourselves a peaceful nation.
Bring Back the Best of the Welsh Development Agency
Russell George MS argues that we must harvest the energy of the spirit of our country to build back a better post-pandemic economy.