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The Over-Powered Presidency
Macky Sall's attempt to manipulate Senegal's presidential election shows the allure of a powerful presidential office and how it can distort national…
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Alex Thurston
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China Takes a Backseat
Outlining some of the implications of last month's election in Taiwan.
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James Lin
1
A Brief History of Peace Talks, Israel, and the Palestinians
It's accepted fact in Western policy circles that Palestinian leaders have repeatedly rejected "peace" deals with Israel. Does this talking point…
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FX Contributor
A Future of Walls or Liberation
The Israeli government has developed many technologies and tactics to manage its control of the Palestinian people. It's found an enthusiastic market…
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Alex Aviña
3
Nigeria's Insecurity State
Despite the promises of a new president, there appears to be no end in sight for the multifaceted violence plaguing Nigeria.
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Alex Thurston
3
The SS, The Holocaust, and Yaroslav Hunka
The Canadian parliament cheers a former member of the Waffen-SS and commentators race to justify it. Perhaps a history lesson is in order.
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Samuel Clowes Huneke
Sudan and the Problem of Revolutionary Politics
An intra-elite conflict highlights the cul-de-sac facing revolutionary politics worldwide. Is there a way to break out of this predicament?
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Alex Thurston
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