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Published in: HomeAfghanistan: peacekeeping without peaceThe international intervention in Afghanistan is beset by problems. But it can still be put right if the strategy is...
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Published in: HomeThe state and the body: a chemical-weapons test
The danger of security agencies and violent groups using “incapacitatant” chemical agents to disable armed or...
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Published in: oDRSt. Petersburg’s ‘gas-scraper’ saga: culture turns political
Gazprom's controversial decision to build a skyscraper in St. Petersburg had the support of Putin and governor...
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Published in: openSecurityBaghdad bombs kill 155
Two consecutive suicide bombs near Baghdad's Green Zone kill 155 people and wound more than 500. Fourteen die in...
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Published in: openSecurityIran nuclear deal in jeopardy
International agreement on Iran’s nuclear programme on the verge of failure. Further bomb blasts strike Pakistan....
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Published in: HomeTunisia: beyond illusions of change
The certain victory of a long-term president in a sham election is a routine occurrence in the Arab world. But...
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Published in: oDRCan Armenia and Turkey be reconciled?
Could historical enemies Armenia and Turkey be moving towards reconciliation? Despite the potential pitfalls,...
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Published in: HomeIn Obama we hope
Obama has become hope personified. He may have successfully rebranded the United States. But do not expect radical...
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Published in: HomeUnited Nations authority: after Kosovo
The ability of the United Nations to play a leading role in the emerging era of multilateral diplomacy is...
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Published in: openDemocracyUKGovernment rejects lobbying register
More evidence emerged today our political class is spurning the opportunity for reform provided by the expenses crisis
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Published in: openSecurityDPJ victory threatens US-Japan military deal
Japan and US military agreement could be in doubt. Attack on Somali president leaves 30 dead in Mogadishu. Pakistani...
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Published in: HomeAmerica and Iran: big bombs, base politics
The United States air force’s sophisticated new “bunker-buster” weapon could become a critical factor in any...
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Published in: HomeIran and America: Obama and the "velvet coup"
Barack Obama’s policy towards Iran before that country’s presidential election unwittingly helped the Tehran regime...
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Published in: openSecurityAfghanistan prepares for electoral run-off in November
Afghanistan prepares ahead of expected run-off vote in November. Israel seeks to change international rules of war....
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Published in: openSecurityPKK take steps to bolster Turkish reforms
PKK members surrender to Turkey to back peace reforms. Roy Bennett trial threatens Zimbabwe unity government. Top...
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Published in: HomeInterview with James Galbraith
James Galbraith talks about Paul Krugman's NYT article, "How Did Economists Get It So Wrong?", the academic...
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Published in: HomeWhat will Obama do with Churchill's bust?
Hussein Onyango Obama, the US president's Kenyan grandfather, endured torture in a British prison
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Published in: HomeHarold Pinter - I salute you
Harold Pinter died on Christmas day. oD's founder reflects briefly on his own encounter with him and on his...
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