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An actual alternative to originalism

Strategic angle: Justice, Democracy, and Law is a recurring series by Edward B. Foley that focuses on election law and the relationship of law and democracy. “Original public meaning” has become the […] The post An actual alternative to

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India news: PM Modi to address election rallies in Assam

An election race is in full swing in Assam as it goes to polls this week.

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Pro-Orbán actors accuse Meta of interference in Hungarian elections, despite lack of evidence

Strategic angle: Meta faces accusations from Fidesz party supporters claiming bias in post visibility during Hungary's election campaign.

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Briefing: Hungarian elections, academia’s greatest chancer, and Easter-inspired satire

Strategic angle: Ahead of the Hungarian elections, the satirical "Two-Tailed Dog Party" promises free beer while demanding anti-corruption measures.

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Briefing: 'Hit by both sides': US war on Iran threatens Iraq's 'careful strategy of multi-alignment'

Strategic angle: Catherine Viette discusses the implications of US-Iran tensions on Iraq's diplomatic strategy with Dr. Renad Mansour from Chatham House.

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Briefing: 'Can Le Pen and Bardella accept betraying a portion of their own voters to get elected?'

Strategic angle: The leaders of the far-right Rassemblement National have been contradicting each other openly and frequently.

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Thousands rally against racism in Paris suburb to defend newly elected Black mayor

Demonstrators march in support of Bally Bagayoko, facing racist attacks since his election.

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Briefing: NATO anniversary overshadowed by Trump’s threats

Strategic angle: On this day, April 4th, 1949, NATO was founded, marking a pivotal moment in global security. Nearly 80 years later, however, the alliance's future is being questioned by its most powerful member, the United States.

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Briefing: World's oldest leader to get a deputy for first time in 43-year rule

Strategic angle: Cameroon's President Paul Biya, 93, won his eighth successive term last year in a disputed election.

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Briefing: Benin's Main Opposition Faces Crisis Before Presidential Elections

Strategic angle: Presidential elections to be held on April 12th in Benin.

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Briefing: NATO’s Rutte to meet with Trump at White House amid attacks on alliance

Strategic angle: Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte is set to discuss NATO's future with former President Donald Trump.

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Briefing: Fact check: How can a country actually withdraw from NATO?

Strategic angle: Donald Trump has threatened to pull out of the North Atlantic alliance, raising questions about the legal process involved.

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Global Governance of Emerging Technologies: Counterterrorism Challenges at the United Nations Security Council

Strategic angle: How the UN Security Council governs emerging technologies amid rising terrorist threats, balancing innovation, security, and human rights. The post Global Governance of Emerging Technologies: Counterterrorism Challenges

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The Unconstitutionality of the Trump Administration’s New Executive Order on Elections

Strategic angle: The Trump administration's executive order on mail-in voting is unconstitutional. States and Congress—not the President—have authority to regulate federal elections. The post The Unconstitutionality of the Trump Administ

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Briefing: Viktor Orbán courts voters in neighboring Romania as Hungary’s election tightens

Strategic angle: The Hungarian general election is due to take place next week, in what will be one of the most closely watched political contests of the year.

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Briefing: Romanian Foreign Minister in Kyiv on Bucha Anniversary

Strategic angle: Oana Țoiu joins EU ministers to commemorate the four-year anniversary of the Bucha massacre.

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Briefing: India news: New Delhi urges Hormuz reopening at UK-hosted summit

Strategic angle: At a meeting of over 60 countries, India calls for de-escalation in the Gulf after losing mariners in attacks on merchant shipping.

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Briefing: Podcast: Everything you need to know about the Hungarian elections

Strategic angle: After 16 years in power, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán will be challenged by the opposition led by Péter Magyar in the parliamentary election taking place on April 12.

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Briefing: Europe, NATO under pressure over Iran war: 'Trump strong with the weak and weak with the strong'

Strategic angle: Hélène Conway-Mouret discusses the impact of Trump's Iran war strategy on European security.

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Briefing: 'He wasn't convincing to the world and to the American people', former US ambassador to NATO says

Strategic angle: Ivo Daalder critiques Trump's address, highlighting its lack of persuasiveness.