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Politicians, Partisan and Non-Partisan

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Why do we need politicians? And when does party loyalty help democracy—or get in the way? A look at partisan and non-partisan politics.

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Is the latest proposal for peace between Russia and Ukraine inspired by the Treaty of Versailles (or is it all in my head)?

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geopolitics governance Ireland politics

Something about the president of Ireland and the election in 2025.

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Bully to the left of me, Bully to the right of me, Stuck in the middle with whom?

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