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Cranleigh School Blogs / Politics Department Blog / Articles by: Philip D - Senior Winner

Author: Philip D - Senior Winner

“What effect will the Taliban’s return to power in Afghanistan have on the USA and the world? – Senior Winner

November 3, 2021October 30, 2023 | van Hasselt Award | Philip D - Senior Winner

On the 30th of August 2021, the US officially completed its evacuation efforts from Afghanistan, effectively ending the two-decade conflict…
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What effect will the Taliban’s return to power in Afghanistan have on the USA and the world? – Junior Winner

November 3, 2021November 15, 2023 | van Hasselt Award | Naael M - Junior Winner

For years, Afghanistan has been the unconquerable land of sharp, rugged mountains and stunning terrain; the crown of Central Asia.…
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Reflections on events in Afghanistan. “What will the Taliban’s return to power in Afghanistan mean for the USA and the world?” – Senior Runner Up

November 3, 2021November 15, 2023 | van Hasselt Award | Oliver G - Senior Runner Up

Following the terrorist attacks of 9/11, then-President George W. Bush announced a ‘War on Terror’. He told other nations “Either…
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What effect will the Taliban’s return to power in Afghanistan have on the USA and the world? – Senior Runner Up

November 3, 2021November 15, 2023 | van Hasselt Award | Neve K - Senior Runner Up

“The events we’re seeing now are sadly proof that no amount of military force would ever deliver a stable, united,…
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What effect will the Taliban’s return to power in Afghanistan have on the USA and the world? – Junior Runner Up

November 3, 2021November 15, 2023 | van Hasselt Award | Yagmur B - Junior Runner Up

Formed in 1994, the Taliban consists of former Afghan resistance fighters, who opposed the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan in the…
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Will Michael Gove be able to handle our affordable housing crisis?

October 2, 2021November 15, 2023 | UK Politics | Skye - LVI

Michael Gove’s current apparent solution for this issue is not enough. During the recent cabinet reshuffle the Prime Minister seemed…
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Why are the Eastern Powers able to get away with blatant crimes against humanity?

October 1, 2021November 15, 2023 | Uncategorized | Oban - UVI

The Uighur Muslim sterilisation, forced re-education camps and murders. The Novichok poisonings on British soil. The blatant invasion of sovereign…
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Why isn’t Russia’s attempt to increase its power in Eastern Europe being prevented?

September 30, 2021November 15, 2023 | Global Politics | Charlie W - UVI

ince the start of Putin’s spell in power since his first presidential inauguration in 1999, Russia has become more and…
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Is the recent fuel crisis the Government’s fault?

September 30, 2021November 15, 2023 | UK Politics | Lucas R - UVI

It has been impossible to ignore the recent crisis around filling stations over the last week and many are trying…
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What direction should the Labour Party take?

May 10, 2021November 15, 2023 | UK Politics | Max J - LVI

As a leader, Keir Starmer is not strong enough to be a serious competition to the conservatives. This is because…
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