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Regional Developments In The Battle For Syria

In an unfolding tragic tale of twists and turns, the Syrian conflict has transmuted from that of a show of solidarity for the Arab Spring in 2011 to that of a continuous conflagrative self-destruction perpetrated by several arm...

by Samson Faboye

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Armenia’s genocide

In an address to a group of Nazi leaders and Wehrmacht Generals in 1939, the German Führer, Adolf Hitler was reported to have said: “Who, after all, speaks today about the annihilation of the Armenians…….?” The...

by Samson Faboye

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On F1 and Bahrain

Last weekend was the Bahrain Grand Prix. Normally, this would pass the majority of people by. But, due to the protests, infringements of human rights and other symptoms of the ‘Arab Spring’, more people than normal have bee...

by Alex Stockler

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WATCH: “Just Because It’s Not Happening Here, Doesn’t Mean It’s Not Happening”

The 15th of March will mark the 3rd anniversary of the start of the bloody Syrian conflict where more than 10,000 children have been killed, 1 million forced to seek asylum in neighbouring countries and a further 3 million inte...

by Catarina Demony

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What Does Globalisation Mean For Us Today?

Much has been said about the many and various benefits and dangers of globalisation. From multiculturalism, to cultural homogenisation and neo-colonialism, it’s a complex and often thorny issue. In theory, globalisation shoul...

by Lucy Ratcliffe

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The United States Of Drones: Why Do Americans Support An Arguably Ineffective, Immoral, And Illegal Policy?

Drones: America’s Favorite Weapon Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), commonly known as drones, have become the primary tool in the fight against terrorism since President Barack Obama took office. Originally used for purposes...

by John Haltiwanger

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The Pros and Cons of Drafting Israel’s Ultra-Orthodox

The Israeli public largely objects to the current policy of allowing ultra-orthodox Jewish youth to avoid army service, but the rule has long been upheld thanks to political power play. Now, for the first time in 18 years, an I...

by Global Voices

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The Other Special Relationship

There are few countries strong enough to make a cameo in the national debates, let alone acquire their own platform. Of these countries, we are at war with one, potentially with another, and are economically engaged with the la...

by Laura Casey

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Do Egyptians Know or Care who Bassem Youssef is?

What are the chances that an average Egyptian watches Bassem Youssef’s show? Considering digital-television penetration in Egypt is less than 58%, slim to none. Bassem Youssef’s arrest has garnered international media atten...

by Yara Al Wazir

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Regional Developments In The Battle For Syria

Armenia’s genocide

On F1 and Bahrain

WATCH: “Just Because It’s Not Happening Here, Doesn’t Mean It’s Not Happening”

What Does Globalisation Mean For Us Today?

The United States Of Drones: Why Do Americans Support An Arguably Ineffective, Immoral, And Illegal Policy?

The Pros and Cons of Drafting Israel’s Ultra-Orthodox

The Other Special Relationship

Do Egyptians Know or Care who Bassem Youssef is?

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