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In Jordan, Peace Treaties Have Led To More Conflict

‘Where are you from?’ we asked, eagerly.  ‘I am from Palestine’ came the proud response. He then affirmed, in the subsequent discussion of...

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We Cannot Forget About Haiti’s Elections

2026. Not only the year of the Hungarian elections that ousted Victor Orbán in April; of Israeli elections that may unseat Benjamin Netanyahu...

image 31 ‘Small Potatoes’ Or War?: Downplaying The War In Iran Won't Make It Any Smaller
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‘Small Potatoes’ Or War?: Downplaying The War In Iran Won’t Make It Any Smaller

The longer the Iran War continues, the more difficult it is for the Trump administration to make a conflict it cannot end to...

image 23 Butcher or Hero? Glorifying War Criminals Is Not The National Pride You Think It Is 
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Butcher or Hero? Glorifying War Criminals Is Not The National Pride You Think It Is 

The glorification of the funeral of war criminal Ratko Mladić is a source of national shame not pride for Serbia.

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Whither Freud?

Or, how to desire (in) the end of the world.

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You Can’t Teach An Old Dog New Tricks: Migration Has Always Been Used As A Political Weapon

The immigration debate exposes what is wrong with British politics.

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Farage And His Muppet Show

How Reform UK made political seriousness look ridiculous.

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Media Freedom Is Under Attack

An interview with Barbara Trionfi on why the media is a bastion of security and freedom.

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