Syrian president Bashar al-Assad once claimed that ‘no government in the world kills its people unless it’s led by a…
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Welcome to Cranleigh
The Cranleigh School Politics blog is a new initiative aiming at giving our students the chance to take a lead in political discussions and debates, in both domestic and global political affairs.
Post are written mostly by students, with some others by staff, with editorial oversight from Mr Will Davis (Head of History and Politics).
This is a great resource not only for current Politics A Level students, but also for anyone with an interest in current affairs, a desire to study in the future or if you just want a different perspective of what is happening in the world! Enjoy.
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The future of Hong Kong looks to be set in stone
“Self-determination is not a mere phrase. It is an imperative principle of action; which statesmen will henceforth ignore at their…
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The breaking of America’s social contract
“Rebellion is etched into American, and human, history. When people are systematically beaten, killed and not given the resources to…
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The clock is ticking for Iraqi PM Mustafa al-Kadhimi
The countdown has begun as to the end of the premiership of Iraq’s Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi. Sworn in a…
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Dominic Cummings is selfish and should have resigned
At the end of March, Dominic Cummings, special advisor to the Prime Minister Boris Johnson, travelled 260 miles from London…
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The Covid-19 lockdown in Greece
Greece, a nation of 10.7 million people has witnessed economic downturns, social upheaval, and a debt amounting to 376 billion…
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Will Britain ever become a successful multicultural state?
Boris may bluntly claim Britain to be a successful multiculturalist state, and although many argue this to be the case,…
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The region where the storm is only brewing
Overshadowed by their northern neighbours economically, politically and socially, Latin America sees the spotlight far less than they would like,…
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Labour’s road back to power
What with his Brylcreamed quiff and his chiselled, telegenic looks, his lawyerly gravitas and statesmanlike poise, it is easy even…
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How will the COVID-19 pandemic change the world – Archie P (Junior Runner Up)
How will the COVID-19 pandemic change the world that we know for the better or for the worse? Over the…
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