Venezuela is once again in turmoil as widespread riots break out across the country, following a deeply controversial presidential election held on July 28, 2024. The election, which saw President Nicolás Maduro declared the winner with 51% of the vote,…
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The Ouster Of The Awami League, An Excerpt From A Bangladeshi Liberal
What started as a peaceful non-violent quota reform movement turned into a blood bath which eventually led to the fall of the authoritarian regime of Awami League (AL). University students spearheaded the 2024 Bangladesh Quota reform movement which focused on…
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The Rise of Extreme Republicans in the 2024 Presidential Election
The 2024 presidential election has seen a notable surge in candidates and movements within the Republican Party that are characterized by more extreme positions and rhetoric. These figures, often referred to as the “extreme Republicans,” have been instrumental in shaping…
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Love in a Time More Perilous Than Cholera
“It was the time when they loved each other best, without hurry or excess, when both were mostconscious of and grateful for their incredible victories over adversity. Life would still present themwith other mortal trails, of course, but that no…
Loss of Majority for the BJP in the Indian Elections of 2024
There was a general assumption this year, from polls to commentators, that Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi would win not only an unprecedented third straight term but also an even larger legislative majority than he had previously held. Voters in…
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Bhupender’s Battle for Justice: A Triumph for Street Vendors in Delhi
Bhupender, a street vendor, and a nano-entrepreneur at one of the most populous capital cities on the planet, New Delhi, India faced undue harassment by bureaucracy. This is the story of the challenges that street vendors in India regularly face…
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The United States’ 2024 Presidential Election
The United States is in a presidential election year, and what an election it is shaping up to be. The showdown features democrat incumbent president Joe Biden and former republican president Donald Trump. Each candidate and their respective party…
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What will happen in Russia tomorrow?
What will happen in Russia tomorrow? This question is asked by quite many people: from political scientists to ordinary citizens. Most Russians probably don’t even think about it, simply because they have a huge number of problems and worries on…
The Problem of Russian education
School is undoubtedly an important part of a person’s life. It provides theknowledge base without which it is impossible to integrate into adult life. At school, students work on theirability to communicate with their peers, develop communication, diplomacy and oratory…
Argentina At A Crossroads: Milei’s Election And The Implications
On the night of 19 November 2023, Sergio Massa, the representative of the ruling party Peronism, conceded defeat in the presidential election to Javier Milei, the libertarian who made a stormy entry into Argentinian politics. This election represents not only…
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