Juncture is The University of Manchester Undergraduate Politics Journal. The journal aims to harness the energy of University of Manchester politics and related disciple students to become a space to showcase exceptional work and promote original academic thought. Even at an undergraduate level, students have something valuable to contribute, whether it be a truly new idea, a novel perspective, or a reiteration or re-understanding of accepted notions. Juncture seeks to become a growing community and network of ambitious undergraduate students wishing to enhance their professional profiles and contribute to academia’s growing body of knowledge. We aim to help students forge an interest in the academic study of politics beyond the curricula level, offer conferences for contributors to present their work and discuss their ideas, provide writing and editorial experience for students and create stronger bonds between the undergraduate world and the academic community. Juncture aims to publish two issues per year as well as regular book reviews on its website. Follow Us: www.facebook.com/junctureUOM/ www.junctureuom.co.uk