The military withdrawal in Afghanistan represents a rejection of the forever war, a concept given to a conflict that never ends. However, the rampant use of drones as a tool of Extrajudicial killing suggests otherwise. Josh Bate reports on the fatal consequences of targeted killing in Afghanistan and what it might indicate for future governments.
What does it take to create a long-lasting marriage?
It’s no secret that today’s divorce rate is higher than ever before, with approximately 33% of couples getting divorced in the UK and almost 50% in the US. With this in mind, we sat down with a local elderly couple, Rodger (R) and Penny (P), to find out just what it takes to create a long-lasting marriage.
Who is Éric Zemmour and why should Emmanuel Macron be wary of him?
Éric Zemmour has launched his own presidential campaign for the 2022 French Elections, leading the Reconquête (Reconquest) Party; the polls show that so far, he is in a good position. Dylan Kane examines what this could mean for French politics.
Family harassed by Catalan Nationalists after court case victory
Tensions are growing in Catalonia after a court ruled in favour of a family who requested a greater influence of the Spanish language in their child’s school. Dylan Kane reports.
“They already stole our country and now they’ve claimed our words”: The Life of a Kurd in Turkey
The Kurds are the largest ethnic minority in Turkey, but have faced persistent violent assaults on their culture, language, and livelihoods since the First World War. Tasha Johnson speaks to Hüseyin Bahur about his experiences living as a Kurd in Turkey.
Marching for Change with Reclaim the Night Leeds
Abby Backhouse joins Reclaim the Night on their 44th annual march against gender-based violence.
Liverpool Women’s Hospital bombing – should we be concerned about the effectiveness of our counter-terrorism system?
Debut writer, Josh Wright questions whether the UK’s Counter-Terrorism policy is up to parr after the recent attack that struck a women’s hospital in Liverpool.
It was just a Meta of time
Was the change from Facebook to Meta an attempt to move away from past controversies? Robyn Graham questions this view
Essay: Is a US/China war inevitable?
With military build up on both sides of the globe, it is time to question whether a conflict is on the horizon. Josh Bate discusses the possibility of conflict and what it might look like giving a historic and contemporary context.
Interview: Buy Nowt, the LS6 ‘Library of Things’
Isabel Ralphs speaks to Jed Aitchison from Buy Nowt, to find out how its ‘Library of Things’ is making life in LS6 easier, cheaper and more sustainable.
Cashes to Caches?
In his debut piece, Ben Stewart discusses a possible future in which cash becomes obsolete.
Nato Expansion and the Russian Problem
Josh Bate discusses the future of Nato and its possible expansion.