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The Rwanda deal: Inspiration for other countries?
"Rwanda still has the chance to be the last line of defence against this policy"
Who are Trump and Biden speaking to?
We should keep in mind when reading about American politics, who the candidates are trying to convince (or scare) in order to win. That is, in most cases, why they are saying what they are saying.
‘Runfluencers’: Another commodified wellness trend?
Running has long had bad PR. Hating running has been far from contentious, liking...
‘Hustler nation’: A Kenyan cultural crisis?
Jomo Kenyatta’s ‘Harambee’ movement in 1963 sought to unite the then newly formed Kenyan...
Reading political autobiographies, so you don’t have to
Publishing a book has long been a trend for those leaving government in the...
Bill Clinton, cultural landmark
Peter Sissons talks to the former US President about Oxford, the UK Election...and Peter Sissons
Some Vague Opinions about Politics
Cherwell’s gonzo columnist flails about in the quagmire of his own willful ignorance
Muhammad in a bear suit? Not offensive
South Park's latest 'outrage' has predictably brought death threats, but the violent only have themselves to blame.
TV debates: who’s got the X factor?
New Statesman's Jon Bernstein gives the inside view on leadership head-to-heads, web campaigning and the future of British politics
Is the Pope a Catholic?
'The tempter came to him' (Mat.4:3): In the aftermath of the holy weekend Henry Carr wonders what the Papacy is all about.
The Budget: ‘It’s Politics, stupid’
Unexciting, uninspiring and potentially redundant. But it still knocked the Tories for six, says Thomas Kidney
Abuse of our attention
Twee internet campaigns are demeaning and detract from any real seriousness, says Sofia Abasolo
Love Music Hate Racism
Antonia Tam takes a look at the campaign encouraging people to use their vote and keep out the BNP
Guest Columnist: Chris Tennant
Modern society engages in false consciousness
Notes from the Underground
Music journalist Simon Reynolds talks about the joy of being a bit of a misfit
Falklands Fervour
Malcolm Deas explains the Falklands' Islands' conflict
Voice of the People: India after Independence
Vignesh Ashok considers the progress of India sixty years after independence and her future
Stripping down Thirst Lodge?
Two students debate whether Thirst Lodge should be granted a license to allow lap-dancing
Impartial Order
John Bercow MP for Buckingham, Speaker of the House of Commons, talks to Clement Knox about his new position