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.
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.
Josh Bate discusses the future of Nato and its possible expansion.
A forever changing nature of war has led to many criticisms against the West for their involvement in extrajudicial killing (the targeted murder of individuals without regard for formal legal processes.)This creates many implications that have bled into international human rights law. Josh Bate considers the West’s use of drones that have formed a new era of state violence.
Many countries have reset their defence policies since the start of the pandemic. Writer Josh Bate discusses the future of US counter-terrorism policy after the fall of Afghanistan.
With exam results upon us and university just around the corner, discussions surrounding grade inflation surge across British educational discourse. Josh Bate reports on the recent debates surrounding teacher assessed grades and the implications it may cause.
Josh Bate explores post EU Britain. With new control over foreign policy, what are the aims of the government, and what sentiment underpins this?
In a complex web of corruption and scandal, journalists have become the target of suppression for being the guardians of democracy. Joshua Bate reports on the developing events proceeding from the unlawful arrest of Belarusian journalist, Roman Protasevich.
After the death of veteran journalist, Giorgos Karaviaz, Josh Bate contemplates the nature and safety of investigative journalism. Should journalists be offered more protection, considering the dangers they face in exposing the truth?
Josh Bate examines the ‘gig economy’ business model and what it means for workers.
Can comedy bounce back after the pandemic? Joshua Bates reports
Three years after the murder of investigative journalist Daphne Curuana Galizia, Josh Bate investigates whether her work to expose corruption has had any consequences, and the fight to achieve justice for her murder.