international affairs | perspectives

Concerns over China's Coronavirus Cover-Up

In the middle of one of the worst pandemics in recent memory, US intelligence agencies have issued a stark warning; China may have...

From arrows to AK-47s: modern warfare and the future of Papua New Guinea

Clashes in the highlands of Papua New Guinea (PNG) formed part of a familiar cycle. At least they did until modern weaponry and foreign...

The World Health Organisation is wrong about the Wuhan Coronavirus travel restrictions

In the last month, the spread of the Wuhan coronavirus has become an increasing concern for the international community. The number of...

Iraqi Protesters Seek to Reclaim Their Political and Economic Destiny

Since the turn of the century, the Iraqi public have certainly not enjoyed political stability. The decision of the United States and its...

China’s Dollar Diplomacy: Ending Taiwan’s International Presence?

Despite nearly a decade of ‘flourishing’ ties between Taiwan and China under the presidency of Ma Jing-yeou, relations have taken a turn...

Macron's marriage of convenience is already unpopular in France: Why would Britain be any differ

Elected at the head of a centrist movement to become the youngest-ever President of France, Emmanuel Macron has attracted gushing praise...

“Viva la revolución?”

As Venezuela slides into dictatorship, it serves as yet another cautionary lesson for the global left. Once heralded as a real socialist...

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