Analysis
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The Meaning of the Mittens: Five Possibilities
Pity the art directors, the stylists, and the stage managers. Naomi Klein The Intercept_ So much effort, taste, strategy, and…
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New Challenges for Chad’s Army
Chadian authorities, supported by their international partners, should build a more representative and professional army, and establish safeguards to discourage…
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Poirot at 100: the refugee detective who stole Britain’s heart
That man, of course, was Hercule Poirot, who made his debut in Christie’s first novel, The Mysterious Affair at Styles,…
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Why the EU’s global fishing activities can’t be called sustainable yet
Nearly a third of its catch comes from non-EU waters, most of which belong to developing countries. Authors The Conversation…
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To publish or not to publish?
Terrorism, political extremism, Donald Trump, social media and the phenomenon of “cancel culture” are confronting journalists with a range of…
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Crimes at sea: when we frame illegal fishers as human and drug smugglers, everyone loses
It’s a huge problem not only for the 59.5 million people who depend on fisheries for their livelihoods, but also…
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America divided: never has the pursuit of happiness seemed so far off
The shocking mob invasion of Capitol Hill is the most obvious manifestation of this – but in the background lurks…
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Unrest in the US has prompted soul-searching in Europe
Many Europeans have felt downcast about the precipitous slide away from cardinal values, including democracy, instigated under President Donald Trump…
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Uganda’s Museveni Clings to Power – But Trouble Lies Ahead
But the contested election, marred by fraud claims, illustrated many citizens’ frustration with his administration. Murithi Mutiga ICG In this…
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Flashpoints in U.S.-Turkey Relations in 2021
While Presidents Donald Trump and Recep Tayyip Erdoğan established a measure of rapport, their highly personalized dealings only papered over…
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Upgrade rage: why you may have to buy a new device whether you want to or not
We buy some new smart gadget and when we plug it in for the first time it requires an update…
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Love in the time of algorithms: would you let your artificial intelligence choose your partner?
From helping doctors diagnose and treat patients to rapidly advancing new drug discoveries, it’s our trusted partner in so many…
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Why you should consider adding classical music to your exercise playlist
Whether you’re a runner, a rower or a bodybuilder, there’s a good chance you have a favourite selection of tunes…
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Who Voted for Hitler?
Back in May of 2017, over drinks, The Nation’s Don Guttenplan recommended to me an out-of-print book from the early 1980s…
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The Iran Nuclear Deal at Five: A Revival?
When the Biden administration takes office, Washington and Tehran should move quickly and in parallel to revive the agreement on…
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Four tips for learning language through film and TV
By captivating your attention and arousing your curiosity, these formats can instil a positive attitude towards learning. Neophytos Mitsigkas The…
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