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Europe

The UK response to the “refugee crisis” is theoretically sound but practically counterproductive

The UK Conservative government has a strategy for tackling the current “refugee crisis” that is theoretically convincing but practically contradictory. The strategy consists of letting as few refugees onto UK soil as it can...
by Gustav Isherwood
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Europe

The future of NATO, and the power it must rely upon

The future of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization’s power lies exclusively with neither the hard nor the soft power of member states, but rather in an equally inclusive “smart power.” This all-inclusive and ever expand...
by Andrew Sklover
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Politics

What’s Next? Europe and the World in 2013

It is impossible and thus totally pointless to try and predict what the world will look like in 2013. Only a few weeks ago we were not even sure there would still be a world – luckily the Mayas rephrased their prophecy just i...
by Gilles Pittoors
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Latin America

Venezuela: A New Chance for Hope

For those of us Venezuelans who fall under the category of ‘opposition’, president Chavez’s death has come to represent a new hope for change. Beyond the respect we have payed for Mr. Hugo Chavez’s death...
by Claudia Gonzalez
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Asia

Pak Votes 2013: Cheer up, PTI!

A day before the elections, I joined the PTI crowd gathered in front of the parliament to sing to the tunes to Jazba-e-Junoon. It was an appropriate song. There was junoon everywhere. We have always been a highly political na...
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Asia
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Sri Lanka & Myanmar: The Face of Buddhist Extremism

An unholy partnership between peace advocating Buddhism and nationalism has been taking place in Sri Lanka and Myanmar. This new phenomenon of Buddhist extremism or radical Buddhism is sweeping through Asia, shattering all ster...
by Gaanashree Wood
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Politics

Politics And The Youth: Does Our Vote Really Count?

With the UK General Elections coming up soon, there’s a lot of talk about who to vote for. Will the Tories be given a second chance or will Labour steal the show? Or will the Lib Dems manage to win trust back off the public? ...
by Priyanka Mogul
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Economy
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Global Liberal Economic Order

A short time ago, I read an article online that was introducing the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership. It was written in an optimistic and serene style, describing all the advantages, like job creation, increase in...
by Lívia Magdošková
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Argentina
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Modernising The World’s Oldest Profession In Argentina

Two weeks ago, Argentina’s Minister of Justice and Human Rights, Julio Alak pledged the passage of a law that would prosecute individuals for the consumption of prostitution during the 2014 legislative year.  The minister...
by Brian Comiskey
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