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Why Do We Call It Middle East?

Without realizing it, you are accustomed to the Eurocentric view of the world map: Europe is in the middle of the atlas and all other continents are gathered around. You don’t even question it, because this is how we were tau...

by Paula Munteanu

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Why The Russian, Nigerian And British Governments Are Acting Like Big Bullies

One story that has emerged in the “weird news” sections of many online news outlets over the past few days is the news that a Nigerian woman disowned her cat for displaying ‘homosexual tendencies’. The woman from Lafi...

by Michael Osiyale

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Banning Khat: What Did The UK Learn From The War On Drugs?

A year ago, in January 2013, the UK government announced its intention to ban khat, a herbal stimulant which is mainly produced in the Horn of Africa and is very popular amongst African communities across the world. The plant, ...

by Mauro Anastasio

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Zero Tolerance To Female Genital Mutilation: 5 Things You Should Know

Every year on the 6th of February, the world recognises a day of “Zero Tolerance to Female Genital Mutilation” (FGM). Unfortunately, despite this day being recognised by the United Nations, not many people are aware...

by Priyanka Mogul

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No Room For Negotiation At The Geneva Syria Peace Talks

The violent Syrian conflict, which began 3 years ago and which has a current death toll of over 130,000, has highlighted the regional conflict between Sunni and Shiite Muslims and further polarized relationships from Washington...

by Esma Mneina

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Why The UK Should Follow Germany’s Lead

The New York Times last week reported that schools in Germany are offering lessons in Islam to primary school students. Politicians in Hesse suggest that alienation of young Muslims in German society is the primary reason for r...

by Miro Ralston

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Erasmus+: Towards The Cultural Union Of Europe

On November 19th, the European Parliament voted in favour of Erasmus+—the new EU funding programme for education, training, work and sport abroad proposed by the European Commission. From January 2014, more than 4 million peo...

by Mauro Anastasio

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Take A Walk For Gaza’s Children This Winter

The children of Gaza have been plagued with wartime memories that have haunted them since 2008. Psychological trauma has led to other severe health issues which now act as a serious burden for them. Malnutrition, anaemia and po...

by Priyanka Mogul

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The United States-A 21st Century Empire?

There are no shortages of academics who refer to America as an imperial power. Noam Chomsky, for instant, has issued trenchant criticism of the US, overtly proclaiming that it is indeed an empire. Other authors such as Niall ...

by Simon Fraser

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Why Do We Call It Middle East?

Why The Russian, Nigerian And British Governments Are Acting Like Big Bullies

Banning Khat: What Did The UK Learn From The War On Drugs?

Zero Tolerance To Female Genital Mutilation: 5 Things You Should Know

No Room For Negotiation At The Geneva Syria Peace Talks

Why The UK Should Follow Germany’s Lead

Erasmus+: Towards The Cultural Union Of Europe

Take A Walk For Gaza’s Children This Winter

The United States-A 21st Century Empire?

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