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With unrest deepening between pro-independence and loyalist groups, the instability in the French province should be of concern to its near neighbours, including Australia.
Sixty years after political independence, it is clear that Nigeria has not fulfilled its huge potential, but with a supportive public culture it can transform that into success.
A similar 2018 referendum failed, but was much closer than anticipated. Some believe independence might pass this time around, particularly with the issue not high on France’s list of priorities.
In a chapter of my latest book, I highlight some of Indonesia’s most innovative and culturally significant films and directors over the past 70 years.
The hunger, frustration and desperation of ordinary Namibians should be first on the political agenda. But this isn’t the case.
With an overwhelming referendum result, Bougainville has just taken an important step to becoming an independent nation.
Multiple American presidents have viewed US support of Ukraine’s security and democracy as critical to the national interest. President Trump’s dealings with Ukraine are a major divergence.
The story of Asameni and Christiansborg Castle’s keys reveals the complexities of decisions taken during the transatlantic slave trade.
The UK must accept that colonialism belongs in the history books, and that it must comply with its obligations under international law.
Swapo remains the dominant party by far in Namibia. But it seems increasingly unable to live up to its promises.
Thirty years after deadly protests erupted in Australia’s close neighbour, New Caledonians head to the polls again to vote on whether to remain a part of France.
Indigenous New Caledonians, who will vote in an independence referendum next week, have been struggling since French colonisation in 1853. Through songs, they have chronicled past traumas and resistance heroes.
After a dramatic week at the ABC that sees them without a permanent managing director nor a chair, there remain serious questions about government interference and the broadcaster’s independence.
A change in the ownership of the South African Reserve Bank from private shareholders to government shouldn’t impact the constitutional mandate of the central bank in any way.
Winning an independence referendum is the simple bit – It’s no easy trick to assert yourself on the world stage.
An expert explains why the EU is ill-equipped to handle a problem like Catalonia.
Despite the passionate for which they are usually fought, independence movements are rarely successful and their outcomes less than hoped for.
As India celebrates its independence, the flag is on full display, but few people know about the complex origins of this ubiquitous national symbol.
Namibian hero and former Robben Island prisoner Toivo ya Toivo was part of a generation who contributed to the struggles against apartheid and colonialism in the region.
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Visiting Fellow, ANU Centre for European Studies, Australian National University
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Extraordinary Professor, Department of Political Sciences, University of Pretoria
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Visiting Professor at the Business School, University of the Witwatersrand
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PhD Candidate, Department of Political Science and Public Administration, University of Nairobi
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Professor of Politics and Public Policy, University of Stirling
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Professor, Weber State University
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Professor of International Security, University of Birmingham
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Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra
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Emeritus Professor, School of Humanities and Social Sciences, Deakin University
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Associate Professor, School of Geography, University of Nottingham
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Lecturer in Languages, Culture and Society, UCL
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PhD Student, University of Strathclyde
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Professor of Creative Writing, University of Dundee
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Senior Lecturer in Social Policy and Criminology, The Open University
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Professor of Development Politics and Economy & DPU Director, Faculty of the Built Environment, UCL
