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A Two-Tier Approach to Humanitarian Emergencies: What Contemporary Responses Have Taught Us

The civil war in Sudan has once again brought the differing responses to humanitarian emergencies to the forefront of discussions. 

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Explainer: Who is Sheikh Hasina?

In November 2025, the tribunal found Hasina guilty of crimes against humanity, citing unlawful killings, widespread brutality, and systematic repression of civilian protestors. She was sentenced to death in a trial held in absentia.

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Opinion: What’s Behind the Decline of England’s Seaside?

England’s coastline - home to some of the most beautiful, yet poorest areas in the country.

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Lone Wolf Terrorism: A Desperate Concept for an Accompanied Actor

When one hears the term ‘lone wolf,’ the picture imagined is that of an isolated creature, independent in its survival

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Opinion: Mother of the Nation, Father of Misogyny – The Conservative War on Women

Opinion: Mother of the Nation, Father of Misogyny – The Conservative War on Women

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This Week In PMQs: Education and U.S. Intelligence

This Week In PMQs: Education and U.S. Intelligence

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Opinion: How Making America Great Again has Turned into an Orwellian Nightmare 

Opinion: How Making America Great Again has Turned into an Orwellian Nightmare 

March 23, 2025March 24, 2025
Opinion: Where is Feminism in Sustainability?

Opinion: Where is Feminism in Sustainability?

March 18, 2025March 18, 2025
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Opinion: Is ‘Female Rage’ a Political Topic ?

November 10, 2025November 9, 2025 By Laura Bacha

What is ‘Female rage’ ? What is called ‘female rage’ is a form of intense anger that can be found in women, often

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#Africa #Africa #Latest #Politics #World

A Generation of Digital Citizens: What Morocco’s GenZ 212 Movement Indicates for the Changing Nature of Youth Political Activism

November 10, 2025November 10, 2025 By Tate Jeffrey

On the 27th of September, a movement of mass protests began across Morocco, marking yet another of the unprecedented set of protests in the

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Opinion: ‘He’s my Mayor! (I live in…)’ Why does Zohran Mamdani’s win feel like a win for everyone?

November 9, 2025November 9, 2025 By Rida Ali

‘He’s my Mayor! (I live in…)’ Why does Zohran Mamdani’s win feel like a win for everyone? If you’ve been online this week,

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How Can ‘Scandi Style’ Make Sustainability Cool Again?

November 8, 2025November 8, 2025 By Cara Challand

By adopting a ‘capsule wardrobe’ approach, we can take a note from the Nordics and build a fashion industry that prioritises durability and minimalism over micro trends and mega hauls.

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#Central America #Economy #Politics #US Politics

Opinion: The Genius Act: Pragmatic Policy or Crypto Corruption?

November 7, 2025November 6, 2025 By Caspian Davies

Over the Summer, The United States Congress passed a bill entitled: The Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins Act (dubbed the

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Ethno-nationalism and its Place in Far-Right Politics

November 3, 2025November 4, 2025 By Ria Brown-Aryee

Ethno-nationalism is spreading across Europe amongst right-wing parties. It is becoming an ever more prevalent conversation for British politicians, including Secretary of State

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Myanmar: The War We Choose to Ignore

November 3, 2025November 3, 2025 By Sukhveer Singh

While our attention remains fixed on the harrowing tragedies in Gaza and Ukraine, another conflict is unfolding largely unnoticed in Southeast Asia. In

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#Africa #Economy #Humanitarian Crisis #Justice #Latest #Politics #War #World

Explainer: What is Happening in Sudan?

November 1, 2025November 3, 2025 By Bethany Morris

According to the UN, the civil war in Sudan is “one of the worst humanitarian crises of the 21st century”.

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#Europe #Latest

Opinion: Europe: A Continent in Catastrophe

October 31, 2025October 31, 2025 By Caspian Davies

Caspian Davies explores the current European identity crisis, and what countries can do to return to its position as a major power on

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In what ways has the MeToo movement changed the political and public climate in the years since it began?  

October 29, 2025October 29, 2025 By Sophie Gwyther

Since the 21st century, social movements have played a prominent role in shaping both the political and public climate. Among these, the #MeToo

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