An Extremist as the Next President in Iran?
An Extremist as the Next President in Iran?
Iranian presidential candidate Ebrahim Raisi is an important newcomer to electoral politics. Last year, Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei appointed Raisi custodian of the shrine of Imam Reza and chairman…
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There's Blood in the Water... is this the End for Trump?
There's Blood in the Water... is this the End for Trump?
The Justice Department has appointed the former Director of the FBI Robert Mueller as special counsel to lead the federal investigation into Russia’s interference in the 2016 presidential election. This…
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How Comey's Memo Could Lead to Trump's Impeachment
How Comey's Memo Could Lead to Trump's Impeachment
In February, just one day after national security advisor Michael Flynn resigned from his post due to his nefarious ties to Russia, President Trump met with now ex-FBI Director James…
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Why Trump's Intelligence Leak To Russia Could Be Disastrous
Why Trump's Intelligence Leak To Russia Could Be Disastrous
Donald Trump has defended his right to share classified information with whomever he sees fit – in this case, the Russians. However, intelligence officials have denounced Trump’s leaks saying they…
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Japan to Debate Pacifist Constitution Amidst Increasing Regional Tension
Japan to Debate Pacifist Constitution Amidst Increasing Regional Tension
Japan could finally be gearing up for the first-ever change to its constitution. In a recent video address to a pro-constitutional revision lobby group on the Constitution Day public holiday,…
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Why the Syrian War Normalised the Weaponisation of Healthcare
Why the Syrian War Normalised the Weaponisation of Healthcare
Few events in Syria have attracted as much attention as the alleged chemical weapon attack on the town of Khan Shaykhun. The callous use of biological agents to target civilians…
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Trump On Road To Impeachment After Firing FBI Chief Comey?
Trump On Road To Impeachment After Firing FBI Chief Comey?
No one expected Donald Trump to pick the nuclear option and sack FBI Director James Comey. The case for impeachment against an aggressive, unpredictable and deeply suspicious 45th President is…
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The Refugees from the Middle East, a Postponed Only Problem
The Refugees from the Middle East, a Postponed Only Problem
After the 2016 wave of refugees to Europe, the winter of 2017 and the regional geopolitical juncture, the beginning of spring marks another respite for the countries of Europe over…
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