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Joseph Downing

Marie Curie Fellow, CNRS, Laboratoire méditerranéen de sociologie, Aix-Marseille Université

Joseph has been awarded a Marie-Curie individual fellowship to conduct a research project on social media by Muslim organisations and individuals to de-securitise Muslims in the UK and France, based at the Laboratory of Mediterranean Sociology, CNRS and the Université Aix-Marseille. He has published widely on politics and sociology in France, concentrating on minority communities. He has also been widely consulted by broadcast and print media.

Joseph Downing received his PhD from the European Institute, London School of Economics in 2014. His thesis ‘Between Policy, Recognition and Rioting: Analyzing the role of urban governance, historical commemoration and public culture in defining inclusion in Marseille, Paris and Lyon’ involved significant fieldwork in France. He was awarded the AHRC block grant “European Languages and Culture” full scholarship for the 2009-2012 period and taught as a fellow at LSE until 2016.

How the French far-right rose to prominence

Jul 04, 2024 06:28 am UTC| Politics

European politics was shaken by a surge in support for the far-right and far-left in the first round of Frances legislative elections on June 30. Marine Le Pens National Rally party won 33% of the popular vote, ahead of...

Four experts investigate how the 5G coronavirus conspiracy theory began

Jun 14, 2020 12:01 pm UTC| Insights & Views

In times of crisis conspiracy theories can spread as fast as a virus. As the coronavirus pandemic tightened its grip on a world which struggled to comprehend the enormity of the situation it was facing, darker forces...

Economy

US and South Korea Push for Early Tariff Agreement Amid Trade Talks

The United States and South Korea have reaffirmed their commitment to reaching a swift resolution on key tariff issues, according to South Koreas Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy. The renewed pledge came during a...

Asian Markets Rally on Trump’s Israel-Iran Ceasefire Talks and Rio Tinto Deal

Asian stock markets surged Tuesday following U.S. President Donald Trumps announcement of a potential ceasefire between Israel and Iran, boosting investor confidence and risk appetite. South Koreas KOSPI index led regional...

Asian Currencies Rise as Ceasefire Boosts Sentiment, Dollar Slips on Fed Rate Cut Bets

Asian currencies advanced on Tuesday after U.S. President Donald Trump announced that Israel and Iran had agreed to a ceasefire, easing geopolitical tensions. However, market sentiment remained cautious as traders awaited...

Japan Pushes U.S. for Auto Tariff Relief Ahead of July Deadline

Japans top tariff negotiator, Ryosei Akazawa, is planning his seventh trip to the United States as early as June 26, aiming to ease tariffs that are weighing heavily on the Japanese economy, especially in the automotive...

Dollar Weakens as Trump-Brokered Iran-Israel Ceasefire Lifts Risk Sentiment

The U.S. dollar slipped on Tuesday after President Donald Trump announced a complete and total ceasefire between Israel and Iran, boosting investor appetite for riskier assets. The announcement, made on Trumps Truth Social...

Politics

Thailand Closes Cambodia Border Crossings Amid Escalating Tensions

Thailands military has shut nearly all land border crossings with Cambodia, citing rising security concerns as diplomatic and military tensions between the two countries intensify over a disputed border area. The closure...

Japan Reappoints FX Chief Mimura Amid Tariff Talks and Yen Concerns

Japan has reappointed Atsushi Mimura as vice finance minister for international affairs, solidifying his leadership over foreign exchange policy during critical U.S. tariff negotiations. The reappointment, announced by the...

Trump Brokers Ceasefire Between Israel and Iran After U.S. Strikes on Nuclear Sites

U.S. President Donald Trump has brokered a ceasefire between Israel and Iran following a weekend of escalating military conflict. The agreement was reached after high-level talks with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin...

EU and Canada Deepen Strategic Ties with New Defense and Digital Agreements

The European Union and Canada held a high-level summit in Brussels on Monday, strengthening their partnership amid growing global tensions. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, European Council President...

China Slams Taiwan President Lai’s “Independence” Remarks as Provocative

China sharply criticized Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te on Monday, accusing him of spreading heresy and inciting cross-strait tensions after he declared Taiwan is of course a country, backed by historical and legal...

Science

SpaceX Starship Explodes in Texas During Test, Citing Nitrogen Tank Failure

SpaceXs Starship spacecraft exploded in a dramatic fireball during a late-night test at the companys Starbase facility in Brownsville, Texas, on June 18, 2025. The 400-foot Mars-bound rocket, a key part of Elon Musks...

NASA Astronauts Wilmore and Williams Recover After Boeing Starliner Delay

NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams are steadily recovering after spending nine unexpected months aboard the International Space Station (ISS) due to issues with Boeings Starliner capsule. Initially intended...

SpaceX Starship Test Flight Reaches New Heights but Ends in Setback

SpaceXs massive Starship rocket, central to Elon Musks vision for interplanetary travel, launched its ninth uncrewed test flight from Starbase, Texas, on May 27, 2025. The two-stage vehiclecomprising the upper-stage...

Trump’s nomination for NASA leader boasts business and commercial spaceflight experience during a period of uncertainty for the agency

Jared Isaacman, billionaire, CEO and nominee to become the next NASA administrator, faced questions on April 9, 2025, from members of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation during his confirmation...

Lab-grown meat: you may find it icky, but it could drive forward medical research

Lab-grown meat causes heated debates. Proponents see benefits for the climate and animal welfare. Opponents worry about a Frankenstein food they regard as risky and unnatural. Whatever your opinion, the technology...

Technology

China Unveils Optical AI Chip “Meteor-1” to Rival Nvidia GPUs

Chinese scientists have developed the worlds first high-performance optical computing chip, named Meteor-1, potentially challenging Nvidias (NASDAQ:NVDA) dominance in AI hardware. According to the South China Morning Post,...

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang Begins $865M Share Sale Plan

Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) CEO Jensen Huang has initiated the sale of some of his company shares as part of a pre-planned $865 million stock disposal, according to filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)...

Media Matters Sues to Block FTC Probe Linked to Elon Musk and Ad Boycott Allegations

Media watchdog group Media Matters filed a lawsuit Monday seeking to block a U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) investigation into whether it coordinated advertising boycotts of X, formerly Twitter. The liberal advocacy...

Tesla Robotaxi Launch in Austin Sparks 8% Stock Surge

Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) shares jumped 8.2% to $348.63 on Monday after launching its highly anticipated Robotaxi service in Austin, Texas. The pilot program, using 10 to 20 Model Y vehicles, operates in geo-fenced zones and...

Meta and Oakley Launch AI Smart Glasses with Meta AI and Camera Features

Meta has expanded its wearable tech portfolio by partnering with Oakley to release AI-powered smart glasses, following the strong market response to its Ray-Ban Meta line. The collaboration with EssilorLuxottica, parent...