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The whole world should applaud the liberation of Palmyra

March 30, 2016March 30, 2016 samstreetwrites

It is disturbing that a huge victory for civilisation over the Islamic State can be met with silence by the British and American governments.
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Putin and Erdogan – keeping the gloves on for now

November 25, 2015November 25, 2015 samstreetwrites

Why Russia and Turkey’s strongmen still need each other too much to start another war between their countries. Continue reading “Putin and Erdogan – keeping the gloves on for now”

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There is no such thing as legitimacy

November 5, 2015November 5, 2015 samstreetwrites

During the Syrian Civil War Western leaders have repeatedly said the Assad government has ‘lost all legitimacy’. This phrase means absolutely nothing. Continue reading “There is no such thing as legitimacy”

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The other Stalin

October 22, 2015October 23, 2015 samstreetwrites

A trip to the Soviet strongman’s home town in Georgia reveals a different perspective to the one we are used to. Continue reading “The other Stalin”

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Will Russia change the debate on air strikes in Syria?

September 30, 2015October 23, 2015 samstreetwrites

Has Putin strengthened the UK’s case for military action?
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