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Belarus Sentences Journalist To Prison; Label More Media ‘Extremist’
Belarus recently designated some journalists extremists and arrested journalist Aleh Hruzdzilovich, ex-reporter for Radio Svaboda.
In the Ukraine War, We Can Make Oligarchs – Everywhere – the Big Losers
The war on Ukraine is an eyeopener. Putin’s regime is propped up by oligarchs. The war is an opportunity for tough sanctions on them.
My Interview With An Expert On Ancient Athenian Democracy
Roslyn Fuller, a leading expert in the study of the Athenian political system, speaks with me about her work and the direct democracy of ancient Athens.
UN Offers Mediation To Form Libya Joint Constitutional Committee
The UNs’ top official in conflict-scarred Libya has offered to mediate between political rivals in a renewed push for long-delayed elections,
Putin’s Rolodex of Fake States
Donetsk and Luhansk are the latest in a number of “fake states” in the former USSR. Putin has a rolodex full of them because he made them.
Millions of Russian Roubles Funded Far-Right Discord in Europe
Throughout Europe, Putin’s influence machine has worked hard to undermine women’s and LGBTIQ rights – sowing disinformation.
Hacktivists Are Piercing Russia’s Propaganda Bubble
Hackers have decided to wage war on Russia, ensuring Russians see photos of Vladimir Putin’s horrific campaign against Ukraine.
Hungary Elections Are A Referendum On Illiberal Democracy
As leader of Hungary, Viktor Orbán has thumbed his nose at EU values. Elections in April will test [if] Hungarians want his “illiberal democracy.”
Why Switzerland Remains At The Heart Of Corruption In Sport
Despite Switzerland looking into allegations of corruption in FIFA and IOC which it hosts, and despite improvements, problems remain.