Political chaos in Libya makes it a haven for radical terrorist groups
Of all the places for a jihadist militant group to operate, it would be hard to find a more conducive country than Libya.
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Why Italian courts are struggling to protect people’s freedom in public spaces
Local and national authorities are curtailing civil liberties in the name of 'security'.
How Labour plans to keep Corbynism alive – even without Corbyn
The left wing of the party is starting to see that the leader may need to be sacrificed in order for his legacy to survive.
Italian judges removing children from mafia families are right to think long term
In ’Ndrangheta mafia families, the inter-generational links go deep.
Nicola Sturgeon is overestimating the toxicity of Tories in Scotland – and could pay for it
Those who voted No in the indyref were never as anti-blue as is often believed.
South Sudan crisis deepens as main rebel groups fragment and realign
The numerous opposition groups battling to unseat President Salva Kiir lack a shared agenda and common approach. Sadly, too, no group is working towards a unified future for South Sudan.
Is this really the Brexit election?
Talk of punishing parties for their stance on the referendum may be overhyped – not least because of all the confusion about where each actually stands.
How brands that disguise their origins do damage to their bottom line
Many brands, particularly those from countries associated with poor production quality, attempt to disguise their origins.
Why a progressive alliance just doesn’t work in British politics
The particularities of the British electoral system make working together unrealistic.
Why Brexit will bring a boom in lobbying
Expect big companies to muscle in on the law-making.
Who’s ready for a snap election – and who isn’t?
Theresa May has clearly read up on her history before calling a vote for June 8.
Are viruses alive? Giant discovery suggests they’re more like zombies
The latest research dismisses the idea that viruses form a fourth type of life.
How the people of Gibraltar came to feel British
Gibraltarians have their own unique sense of Britishness, but in many ways it's a recent development.
How ethnic and racial harassment damages mental health
Hate crime hurts.
Elon Musk wants to merge man and machine – here’s what he’ll need to work out
It's a slow process, but billionaires like Musk push boundaries and help researchers set long-term goals for developing brain-computer interfaces.
How the Great Repeal Bill could turn into a major government power grab
The white paper proposing post-Brexit legal changes is deceptively technical. In reality, it has much wider implications.
Down but not out: diagnosing UKIP’s biggest problems
The upsetters have achieved their founding ambition, now they need to work out what to do next.
Dutch election: why Geert Wilders failed to destroy the mainstream government
Prime Minister Mark Rutte saw off the populists, but his smaller coalition partner has been hammered.
Heathrow 2.0: a ‘sustainable airport’ that pretends no one has to choose between planes and pollution
Those backing Heathrow's proposed new runway want to depoliticise the issue entirely. But hard choices are inevitable.
Brexit causes anguish on Gibraltar
With Spain spying an opportunity and major questions about economic stability, Brexit is causing sleepless nights on the Rock.
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Professor of Population Studies, University of Essex
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Professor of Modern European History; General Editor "The Holocaust in History and Memory", University of Essex
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