Public discussion of migration is dominated by unstable vocabulary. Terms such as asylum seeker, refugee, migrant, and immigrant are routinely used interchangeably across media narratives and socio-political discourse, despite each having a distinct legal and historical foundation. This conceptual blurring is not merely a semantic irritation: it shapes public attitudes, legitimises particular policy choices, and... Continue Reading →
Rotational Ambiguity in Democratic Communication: Ethical Risks and Institutional Consequences
“Justice is the first virtue of social institutions, as truth is of systems of thought.”— John Rawls in A Theory of Justice (1971) This article examines a communication strategy used across political traditions, and its implications for public trust and the integrity of democratic institutions. The multi-headed hydra of late capitalist messaging Modern British politics... Continue Reading →
The Overton Window and the UK Local Elections (May 2025)
Explore how the 2025 UK local elections reveal a dramatic shift in political discourse through the lens of the Overton Window and strategic media framing.
King Advisory 