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China Hawks Ascend: The Waltz Appointment 

November 25, 2024November 24, 2024 By Oliver Keay

The appointment of Congressman Mike Waltz as National Security Advisor under President-elect Donald Trump means a not unexpected shift in U.S. foreign policy,

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Ex Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte’s Retains Political Ambitions 

November 24, 2024November 24, 2024 By Gemma Gradwell

Former President of the Philippines Rodrigo Duterte is running again as mayor of his hometown in yet another twist surrounding his controversial political

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COP16 and the Race Against Time: Will We See Biodiversity Rise or Fall?

November 23, 2024November 24, 2024 By Tabitha John

With COP29 having concluded this past Friday, leaving many less than impressed, I feel it is important that we do not forget COP16

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Picture of Women With Surveillance Cameras - Free Stock Photo Image: ‘Two women staring at a wall full of surveillance cameras’ by Matthew Henry // Burst 
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Opinion: Facial Recognition Technology – A Threat to Human Rights?  

November 22, 2024November 21, 2024 By Jade Effemey

In the modern day, Facial Recognition Technology follows us everywhere. We might not know what it is, or how it works, but it is almost guaranteed we will encounter it in our lives.

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Opinion: What next for Iran? The Election of Pezeshkian

November 18, 2024November 19, 2024 By Henry Anderson

Pezeshkian is the first reformist president in almost two decades, promising change in Iran. But has this happened? What has or has not changed? And what is next for Iran?

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Sudanese soldiers from the Rapid Support Forces
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Explainer: ‘The Forgotten War’: A Brief Introduction into the Conflict in Sudan

November 13, 2024November 13, 2024 By Amelie Singleton

While our attention has been demanded by the tragic conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East, the Western media has neglected the harrowing

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Opinion: The World – What America Has Forgotten

November 11, 2024November 11, 2024 By Ali Aldawood

Crises forgotten and needs unmet. The American elections have become a cultural juggernaut, with the faces of its beloved characters candidates filling millions

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Opinion: Battle in the Red Sea – How Control Over the Region is Affecting Wider Conflicts

October 23, 2024 By Caspian Davies

The situation in the Middle East is going from bad to worse. What began as retaliation for Hamas’ attacks on Israel on October 7th has

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The Panama Canal, the USA and Global Maritime Transportation

March 22, 2024March 22, 2024 By George Thomas

The Panama Canal is a vital cornerstone of global maritime transportation and international trade – especially for the US. Its location makes it

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Guatemala’s New President: Bernardo Arévalo

March 14, 2024March 14, 2024 By George Thomas

Bernardo Arévalo was sworn in as Guatemala’s new President on the 15th of January 2024, leading his Semilla Party into power. His arrival as

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