Putin’s Ukraine War Turns Russia Into “Terrorist State”
“Designation of Russia as ‘terrorist’ won’t stop missiles. But as Ukrainians repair and recover each time, it is necessary marker to isolate Moscow.”
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Analysis
The US Has Passed “Peak Trump”
“These elections mean moment of ‘peak Trump’ has passed. It remains for Republicans to go through painful process of removing Trump from his grip on party.”
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Ukraine: Another Dangerous Escalation as Putin Blocks Grain Exports
Putin’s suspension of Black Sea grain initiative: “A reckless and cowardly move by Kremlin that puts lives of potentially 10s of millions of people on line”
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“We Are Suffering”: Congo’s Mothers and Fatherless Children on Sexual Exploitation by UN Peacekeepers
Mothers and fatherless children speak about the effects of sexual exploitation by UN peacekeepers in the Democratic Republic of Congo: “We are suffering”
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EA on China Radio International: Addressing China’s Views on Ukraine War, NATO, and EU
Analysis, on China State radio, challenging Beijing’s views on NATO/EU and countering Chinese professor’s call to “eliminate moral discussion” of Ukraine
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Pressure and Diplomacy: An Effective Response to Putin’s War on Ukraine
Protecting Ukraine and international security will depend on effective diplomacy and also “the costs inflicted on Russia in response to its transgressions”.
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EA on China Radio International: The G7 and Beijing
Following G7 summit, is there a way to avoid confrontation with China while dealing with the political, economics, and human rights issues?
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The Challenge for the Not-So-Special US-UK Relationship
The UK finds that European allies matter more to the US than London does — and international law matters more than ties of history and language.
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“We Must Drive the Stake” Through Tucker Carlson’s White Supremacy
“We must drive the stake through Tucker Carlson’s hackery. He is beyond ‘responsibility’, and his manipulation of white supremacy will only keep hurting us”
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Why Are We Silent About Tanzania’s New President?
Samia Suluhu Hassan is President of Tanzania, only 1 of 2 African women & 1 of 2 Muslim women as a current Head of State. So why are so few people noticing?
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Can UK Labour Leader Starmer Succeed with A Message of “Competence”?
“Starmer must get to core message that put Labour into office in 1945/1997: at time of challenge, better society rather than divided society is possible.”
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What Happens When Right-Wing Populism Meets Gender Politics?
Women are underrepresented in right-wing populist parties but “gendered activism, policies, and images require more nuanced view & more considered response”
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Why Italy’s New Government Will Be A Bumpy Ride
“Italy’s crisis has given way to political continuity — but in-fighting between ruling parties looks likely to be permanent feature of Draghi Government.”
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The Vaccines: Combating Fake News in the UK’s South Asian Communities
The UK’s South Asians have a disproportionate share of country’s 85,000 Coronavirus deaths. How to combat fake news in the community about vaccines?
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After the Capitol Attack: Facing the Authoritarian, the Racists, and the Overtones of Fascism
“Let us be clear: among those involved in US Capitol attack were racists, some with overtones of fascism, enabled by a would-be authoritarian named Trump.”
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Triumphing Over the UK’s “Culture Wars”
“Those peddling UK ‘culture wars’ have to be engaged and converted, using a smile and good humor. Their division has to be met by a message of inclusion.”
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EA on Monocle 24: Trump’s Ego — and Plotting — Over Coronavirus Relief
So why did Donald Trump rail for almost a week about a “disgraceful” Coronavirus relief package, but then suddenly accept it? Scott Lucas explains.
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Deep Dive Politics Videocast: Will Sanctions Threaten the US-Turkey Relationship?
Deep Dive Politics Videocast: Prospect of US sanctions on Turkey and how they will affect relationship between Washington and Ankara in Biden Administration
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Brexit: It’s Deal or No Deal Time
Beginner’s Guide: “UK is heading for a hard Brexit – a thin trade deal that barely avoids tariffs and quotas, or even more economically damaging No Deal.”
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Trump Is A Terrible Leader, But He’s Not a Fascist
“If we want to keep the flame of democracy alive, we need to get smart about Fascism, get smart about Trump – and get smart about what democracy really is.”
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Engaging with the Anti-Vaxxers Over a Coronavirus Vaccine
Coronavirus and Anti-Vaxxers: “We must shift from containing disinformation to acting in advance of it. We must establish reality and engage in communities”
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UK Politics: Why Boris Ditched Dom
Boris and Dom: In shifting political wind, UK PM Johnson ditches advisor Cummings, but “now opportunist faces reckoning of policy rather than communication”.
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The Dangerous Silence Over Trump’s Attack on Democracy
“This failure to call Trump out for what he is — a sore loser and an angry autocrat — is dangerous for democracy and lends credibility to his statements.”
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Joe Biden and the Promise of Decency
“Decency needs reclaiming. Relating to what is best in people, it deserves better than misappropriation by those who practice politics without human warmth.”
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How English Footballer Marcus Rashford Exposed the Nastiness of Austerity — But What Must Be Done Now?
“Can Manchester United score? They always score” — the footballing words in...
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A Beginner’s Guide: Packing the Supreme Court with Conservative Judges
A conservative-packed Supreme Court: “Restrictions on abortion, progressive economic or social measures struck down, a hands-off approach to voting rights.”
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Brexit — UK Government Rattles Sabre, Breaks Law, Wounds Itself
UK Government rattles sabre over Brexit by withdrawing from an international treaty — but only threatens Ireland future and faces legal proceedings by EU.
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Don’t Blame the Unemployed as UK Enters Its Economic Winter
As UK autumn turns cold, economy teeters on edge with double whammy of No Deal Brexit & Coronavirus — so Government might try to shift blame to unemployed
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Ruth Bader Ginsburg: A Careful, Precise, and Unwavering Advocate for Rights and Justice
“Ruth Bader Ginsburg: Careful & precise lawyer, firm in belief in equal status for all, with enormously significant contribution to US constitutional order”
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Why Virtual UN Meetings Make Diplomacy Difficult
“Technology allows state officials to see each other on screen in seconds, but virtual diplomacy appears unlikely to ever replace face-to-face interaction.”
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