Jeevan Vasagar: Why replicating the “Singapore model” is impossible
The author of a new history of the city-state on what everyone who wants to emulate Singapore, from Brexiteers to…
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Misinformation about minorities in India is widespread – and it’s getting worse
In recent years India’s minority communities have been repeatedly targeted by misinformation spread through digital platforms. Data suggests that 2020…
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How “Bad Student” is challenging authoritarian rule in Thailand
As pro-democracy protests continue to shake the country, one group is demanding reform from the classroom up.
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When did we let the morality police have all the power?
Something has gone wrong in society when we privilege morally coded coercion, when we don’t question the harm-based arguments reached…
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Why getting aid to Afghanistan has become a moral dilemma for the West
The international community is trying to find a way to pressure the Taliban whilst also helping desperate Afghans.
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Why Joe Biden’s approval ratings have plunged
Recent polls indicate that fewer Americans approve of the US president now than when he took office. Does it matter?
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Depression without protest: the aftermath of Russia’s 2021 election
The introduction of mysterious online voting results is further undermining democratic freedoms.
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German election 2021: Can the SPD hold its lead?
The continuity factor is working in favour of Angela Merkel’s deputy and finance minister Olaf Scholz as election day looms.
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