Oliver Buckingham makes the case that America’s Afghan withdrawal is an example of cynical, short-termist foreign policy.
“Biden appears to believe that Afghanistan’s status as ‘America’s Longest War’ is reason enough to end it. But it is no reason at all.”
Carol Jones examines the recent controversy around cricketer Ollie Robinson’s tweets and what politicians reactions show that they don’t understand about online abuse.
‘Dowden’s comments subconsciously sets a standard for organisations across the country that they don’t have to take seriously complaints about racism or sexual harassment. And that is dangerous.’
A writer explores the implications of a Palestinian flag flying above Harris Manchester College on college-student relationships.
This is the third of three articles in “Lessons on the Levant: history & voices in the Israel-Palestine crisis”, unpacking individual Palestinian perspectives on the bigger picture behind current events. The author rejects in the strongest possible terms all causes of humanitarian suffering and remains firmly neutral in the greater political backdrop for the reasons Read More…
The second article in Ben’s series ‘Lessons on the Levant’, contextualising voices on Israel.
A student discusses their experiences of loneliness upon entering their first year of university in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic.
The first article in ‘Lessons on the Levant’ in which Ben frames the series’ aims and format.
Anna Davidson looks at the failure of Alex Salmond and his new Alba Party in the recent Scottish Parliament elections.
Guy Ward-Jackson asks, does Labour’s recent failure in the Hartlepool by-election spell a hiatus for the Conservatives or is Labour losing its way?
“Discrimination and ignorance never sleep in Oxford. And what is being done about it? Campaigns from amongst the student body, rather than those in charge, those whose responsibility it is to ensure an inclusive environment. There are frequent rebellions amongst students that centre on toxic cancel culture, antagonism, and distrust, as minority students struggle to hold their peers to account within the framework of an institution that never really cared. Oxford claims that they aim to foster an inclusive environment in which understanding and respect is built between people who have come from vastly different upbringings. Oxford, like everywhere else I know, has failed.”
Sarah Akintunde discusses her experience of racism throughout the UK’s education system.