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Intercepted over Belarus: The story of Ryanair flight FR4978

Written by Jack Vines A bizarre and unnerving news story unfolded in Belarus last week after a commercial Ryanair flight was diverted and two passengers removed from the plane. The incident occurred on Sunday 23rd May when flight FR4978 was diverted to Minsk International Airport in Belarus. The flight was en-route from Athens, Greece to… Read More Intercepted over Belarus: The story of Ryanair flight FR4978

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Geopolitics: A Lesson in Diplomatic Expediency

Written by Samuel Scott Throughout history, the conundrum of whether events themselves or the actions of those involved possess greater agency is a pertinent one. What is often omitted, however, from discussions of historical and cultural determinism is the role of geopolitics (the intersection of geography and politics). For all too often, geography and its… Read More Geopolitics: A Lesson in Diplomatic Expediency

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