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For more than 30 years, Stanford political scientist James Fishkin has been exploring and demonstrating the capacity of small, representative “mini-publics” to make thoughtful meaningful political decisions. The results of those explorations, and their potential for the future, are presented in his new book,”Can Deliberation Cure the Ills of Democracy?”Continue Reading

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Professor Sahram Akbarzadeh says Israel uses self-defence as a pretext to force a regime change in Iran., Skip links Skip to Content Live Navigation menu News Africa Asia US & Canada Latin America Europe Asia Pacific Middle East Explained Opinion Sport Video Features Economy Human Rights Climate Crisis Investigations InteractivesContinue Reading

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Far-right groups are humming with talk of potential violence ahead of massive “No Kings” Day demonstrations that are expected to attract millions of protesters Saturday, according to The Wall Street Journal . In a Telegram channel used by groups affiliated with the Proud Boys, a violent white nationalist group ,Continue Reading

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Hossein Salami, who was appointed to lead the IRGC in 2019, among the most senior figures killed by Israel., Hossein Salami, who was appointed to lead the IRGC in 2019, among the most senior figures killed by Israel. Hossein Salami, the commander of Iran’s elite Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC),Continue Reading

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EXPERT INTERVIEW — Israeli airstrikes against targets associated with Iran’s nuclear program early Friday have seemingly dealt a devastating blow as Iranian media confirms the deaths of several top Iranian military leaders and nuclear scientists. As Israel promises ongoing operations to dismantle and degrade Tehran’s ability to build a nuclearContinue Reading

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Israel’s strike on Iran, and Tehran’s subsequent retaliation fuel fears of Strait of Hormuz trade disruptions., Israel’s strike on military and nuclear sites, and Iran’s retaliation, have rocked already strained global supply chains. As airlines suspend flights to Tel Aviv, Tehran and other airports across the region, oil companies, shippingContinue Reading

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Analysts believe that Iran may accelerate efforts to acquire a nuclear bomb as it faces a major Israeli assault., Israel’s attacks on Iranian nuclear and military sites mark a significant escalation in regional tensions, and may reshape Tehran’s nuclear calculus. The coordinated strikes killed several senior military and security officials,Continue Reading