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A Response To “Four Days Later”

From Abu Muqawama The man who made this speech had lost his son in Afghanistan four days prior. While that is certainly tragic, and his decision to give the oration regardless should be praised, it does not exempt the content of … Continue reading

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The Failed States Index: When Being Low Is The Goal

According to the annual tabulating of FPs Failed State Index, Ireland has risen three full places to 176. Oh no! In better news, that still leaves us 8th last (Being low in the table is a good thing, if that wasn’t clear). … Continue reading

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