In some countries, a lack of conviction and an elastic dogma are useful assets, at least to the individual. In Russia’s forthcoming Presidential elections, the Communist Party candidate has very…
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There’s a cliched story about what a philosopher does. The story goes that a professor asksof his students whether the chair in the front of the classroom exists. One student…
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Last week, Taiwan held its largest ever preparedness exercise simulating some of the conditions a potential invasion of the island could create. Next week, it will be holding nation-wide air…
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I will simply present historical facts to ask if Ukraine, as we know it today, was part of what we would consider “modern” Russia.
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The Spring Budget presents the Chancellor with another opportunity to shift the 20-point poll deficit currently facing the Conservative Party. Clarity on the sale of NatWest shares to retail consumers,…
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Northern Ireland is not meant to have a unified singular political party in control of Stormont. To ensure lasting peace, the largest unionist party and the largest nationalist party must…
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Since the Russian invasion of Ukraine started, over 3.5 million Ukrainians have had to flee their country. Up to seven million Ukrainian refugees could arrive in the coming weeks, according…
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“Our most reliable allies on the international stage? The Arabs – they never disappointed us”. This joke was made by Israeli satirist, Ephraim Kishon, in his book “Sorry we won”…
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As the war rages in Ukraine, Vladimir Putin has threatened to launch nuclear missiles against Western cities. So far, this seems more like a bluff than a real prospect, but…
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Earlier this week, the Chancellor made his Spring Statement. We all know that the UK is facing serious economic challenges in the year ahead and we must recognise the tough…