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The Rise of the Far Right in the UK and Europe: A Political Transformation
The rise of the far right in the United Kingdom and across Europe has become a notable trend in recent years. Far-right movements, once...
David Petersen
May 37 min read
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Understanding Sub-Saharan African Politics: History, Challenges, and Opportunities
Historical Foundations and the Legacy of Colonialism Sub-Saharan Africa, home to over a billion people across 46 countries, represents...
David Petersen
May 35 min read
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Mali as an independent state
The current day Mali is a former colony of France as the French Sudan (Soudan Francais). This was itself part of a larger group called,...
David Petersen
May 26 min read
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What is Humanitarian Intervention?
Who is it meant to protect? What are the misconceptions involved with the notion? Critical arguments for and against the policy. Â ...
David Petersen
Oct 22, 202416 min read
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Conflict Resolution - Mali War - Intervention Strategy
Conflict Resolution Essay Mali War – 2012 Rebellion Intervention strategy to achieving ‘Warm Peace’ Introduction Mali was once a...
David Petersen
Oct 16, 202413 min read
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The Kings Speech - What is it? What were the bills?
The State Opening of Parliament is a ceremonial event marking the commencement of a new parliamentary session in the United Kingdom. Key...
David Petersen
Jul 21, 20243 min read
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The Sahel: Escalation of crisis
Introduction The Sahel, a vast region stretching across the width of Africa from Senegal in the west to Sudan in the east, has become...
David Petersen
Jul 20, 20246 min read
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How the French elections work - Briefly
French elections, particularly for the presidency and the legislature, operate within a semi-presidential system. Here's an overview of...
David Petersen
Jul 8, 20242 min read
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Who had the largest empires / Is the USA an empire?
Throughout history, several countries have established vast empires that spanned multiple continents. Here are some of the largest...
David Petersen
Jul 5, 20243 min read
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Is there peace in Africa?
Peace in Africa: A Complex and Evolving Landscape The question of whether there is peace in Africa does not have a straightforward...
David Petersen
Jul 5, 20243 min read
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What was the scramble for Africa?
The "Scramble for Africa" was a period of intense and rapid colonization of the African continent by European powers between the late...
David Petersen
Jul 5, 20243 min read
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Why we need to challenge our viewpoint and where do I turn?
There are so many different sources of media in this day and age; but fewer and fewer people are seeking information that challenges...
David Petersen
Jul 4, 20245 min read
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Where is the British military involved?
British soldiers are actively deployed in various countries worldwide, participating in numerous missions that range from peacekeeping...
David Petersen
Jul 4, 20243 min read
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British Parliament - The longest held seats
In the intricate tapestry of British parliamentary history, certain seats have emerged as bastions of political consistency, steadfastly...
David Petersen
Jul 4, 20243 min read
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The British Voting System - First Past The Post
The first past the post (FPTP) election system, also known as the plurality voting system, is a method of voting used to elect candidates...
David Petersen
Jul 4, 20243 min read
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How did Israel and Palestine come to exist?
By David Petersen The formation of Israel and Palestine is a complex and deeply intertwined story of colonialism, nationalism, conflict,...
David Petersen
Jun 2, 20243 min read
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What is the upcoming UK General Election?
The election that is to vote for change, or trust the current direction 4th July 2024, everyone in the UK will wake up and have the...
David Petersen
Jun 1, 20244 min read
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