International Political Forum

Conscription, Mercenaries And Cooperation With Israel Keeping The Peace By Preparing For War In The Gulf

The most militarised region in the world and home to some of the most volatile conflicts in the contemporary era, every state in the Middle East’s armed forces and military policy is forever developing and reforming. While Eg...
by Catherine Smyth
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Is nuclear power the key to independent energy in South Africa?

South Africa’s low power margin is no secret. However, despite of the stigmatisation of nuclear energy as a concept, the country could benefit from boosting its nuclear program. Consider for starters, more efficient generatio...
by Brandon Engel
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Yoga and the Quest for a European Future

On April 18th 1951, six European nations signed the Treaty of Paris establishing the European Coal and Steel Community in order to resolve the thorny German Question. By putting the European coal and steel production under a si...
by Gilles Pittoors
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International Political Forum

India’s Story: Let’s Talk Petrol, Onions and Dollars

If you are spending time to read my attempt at textual sanity after reading the headline, it is quite likely that India interests you. You must either be an Indian or someone who keenly follows what India is up to. Well, in th...
by Nishant
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The Teenagers In The British Army

The British army is making a conscious effort to recruit teenagers, some as young as 16 years old, to attend the Military Preparation College. Filmmaker Joseph Martin explores this issue in his 2010 documentary Britain’s Youn...
by Boel Marcks von Würtemberg
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International Political Forum

Sunshine Strategy Looking Overcast

The tone of the campaign against Scottish independence hit a new low this month. With the polls narrowing recently and voters becoming turned off by the “Better Together” group’s negative campaigning, several senior figur...
by Angus Millar
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Crowdfunding: A greater flight-risk than Greece

With each passing day, the once great nation, the cradle of democracy and the birthplace of Western civilisation, Greece trembles in fear of what tomorrow may bring. Realistically, it is too late for the Greek government alone ...
by Yaerin Ku
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Outthinking Inequality in a Distorted Financial System

There has been always inequality within human society. The level of equality in any society can reflect its level of democracy, but also the socio-economic model in which the society functions. There is no doubt that under equa...
by Lívia Magdošková
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International Political Forum

A Land without a Government: How America’s Budget Fight Could Affect You [Infographic]

As of October 1st, the Federal Government of the United States has officially begun a partial shutdown for the first time in 17 years. In an incredible act of political brinkmanship, a debate between the House of Representative...
by Conor Sullivan
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