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Bigoted visitors

The quest to ban "hate speech" is a fantasy, both for locals and for visitors. But that doesn't mean we should invite foreign bigots here on state visits.

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Charles Richardson Australia, Middle East, Political issues, Uncategorized 2 Comments 30 January 2026

Election preview: Jamaica

Jamaica's government appears to be well placed for re-election, but voters may be annoyed at being called to the polls early.

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Charles Richardson North America (ex-US), Uncategorized 1 Comment 3 September 2020

Upheaval in Montenegro

The opposition appears to have won a one-seat majority in Montengro, potentially ending the 30-year rule of its autocratic leader.

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(Very) belated weekend reading

Your three-weekly compilation of interesting reading material found lately on the internet.

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Easter reading

Reading suggestions to brighten up your Easter weekend.

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Weekend reading

Reading suggestions for what's left of your weekend.

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(Long) weekend reading

Reading suggestions for your weekend, which might be particularly helpful if you've got the day off on Monday.

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Weekend reading

Interesting things from around the internet to enliven and enlighten your weekend.

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Weekend reading

Some suggestions for interesting reading material to occupy you on a long weekend.

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Weekend New Year reading

Our three-weekly feature of reading suggestions to brighten up your weekend.

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