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Jürgen Habermas, the Last Rationalist
Jürgen Habermas, the renowned German philosopher and sociologist, has spent his lifetime crafting a comprehensive defense of democratic reason, rooted in the conviction that open …
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BRICS Meets Reality in the Middle East War
Global power dynamics are being reshaped by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, as the BRICS grouping of nations - Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa - grapples …
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Iran War Live Updates: Trump Pressures Countries to Open Vital Shipping Route
Tensions in the Middle East have reached a boiling point, with the conflict between Iran and its adversaries entering its third week. The Strait of Hormuz, a vital shipping route …
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From Vietnam to Iran, War Is the Reason Americans Don’t Trust Their Government
Decades of deception and obfuscation by successive US administrations have eroded the trust between the American people and their government, with the consequences of war playing a …
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Nordic Leaders Praise Carney as They Discuss Arctic Security
Tensions over Arctic sovereignty have been simmering for months, but a recent gathering of Nordic leaders in Reykjavik, Iceland, brought a sense of camaraderie and shared purpose …
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As Rockets Fly Overhead, Residents of Israel’s Border City Stay Underground
Rockets scream across the sky, their trajectories marked by trails of smoke, as the residents of Kiryat Shmona huddle in bomb shelters, their lives once again disrupted by the …
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Marseille’s Tight Mayoral Race Is a Bellwether for France’s Future
Marseille, France’s second city, is bracing for a mayoral election that has become a litmus test for the country’s shifting political landscape. As voters across France …
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Live Updates: Trump Urges World to Help Protect Strait of Hormuz
Tensions in the Strait of Hormuz have reached a boiling point, with the president of the United States calling on the international community to take collective action to protect …
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Netanyahu Has the War He Always Wanted, but on Trump’s Terms
Benjamin Netanyahu, Israel’s long-serving prime minister, has been a vocal advocate for regime change in Iran, viewing the country’s Islamist government as an …
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Iran War Live Updates: U.S. Tells Citizens to Leave Iraq After Second Attack on Embassy
Tensions between the United States and Iran have escalated dramatically, with a second attack on the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad prompting Washington to urge its citizens to leave Iraq …