Paul Kelly is a Pro-Director and Professor of Political Theory at the London School of Economics and Political Science. He is the author, editor, and co-editor of 11 books. His main interests are British political thought and contemporary political philosophy.

Dr Rod Dacombe is Lecturer in Politics in the Department of Political Economy at King’s College, University of London. His research focuses primarily on democratic theory and practice, and on the relationship between the voluntary sector and the state.

John Farndon is the author of many books on the history of science and ideas and on contemporary issues. He also writes widely on science and environmental issues and has been shortlisted four times for the young Science Book prize.

A.S. Hodson is a writer and former contributing editor of  BushWatch.com.

Jesper Stenberg Johnsøn is a political scientist advising on governance and anti-corruption reforms in developing countries. He works at the Chr. Michelsen Institute’s U4 Anti-Corruption Resource Centre in Bergen, Norway.

Niall Kishtainy teaches at the London School of Economics, and specializes in economic history and development. He has worked for the World Bank and the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa.

James Meadway is Senior Economist at the New Economics Foundation, an independent British think-tank. He has worked as a policy advisor to the UK Treasury, covering regional development, science, and innovation policy.

Dr Anca Pusca is Senior Lecturer in International Studies at Goldsmiths College, University of London. She is the author of Revolution, Democratic Transition and Disillusionment: The Case of Romania and Walter Benjamin: Aesthetics of Change.

Marcus Weeks studied philosophy and worked as a teacher before embarking on a career as an author. He has contributed to many books on the arts and popular sciences.