Global Current Affairs, Politics Culture

Time 2020-06-19 16:06:31

Web Name: Global Current Affairs, Politics Culture

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8320, 8415, 8457, 8459, 8416, 8470, 8422, 8475 Why we must defend John Bolton’s right to publish his self-serving book The former national security advisor may not have testified under oath, but he deserves the freedom to publish. By Emily Tamkin 8320, 8324, 8415, 8457, 8459 How Trump and swathes of white America refuse to learn either about or from our history Planning a rally in Tulsa on 19 June was either ignorant or insensitive. But the president isn't alone in considering non-white history a denial of America itself. By Emily Tamkin 8320, 8323, 8415, 8457, 8462, 8416, 8468, 8473, 8422 Why fears of Hungarian separatism are stirring in western Ukraine Critics of the Ukrainian government accuse it of capitulating to blackmail from neighbouring Hungary. By Ido Vock 8320, 8415, 8457, 8459, 8416, 8470 What would it mean for US foreign policy if Eliot Engel loses his primary race? A new chair of the House Foreign Affairs Committee won’t change US foreign policy, but it might shift the conversation. By Emily Tamkin 8320, 8322, 8415, 8457, 8460, 8416, 8470 The accelerating rise of a dangerous new nationalism in India In Modi’s India, nationalists are using the Covid-19 crisis to further redefine who belongs and who doesn’t. By Emily Tamkin 8320, 8322, 8415, 8457, 8460, 8463, 8416, 8468 Why China and India are locked in a dangerous stand-off The death of troops during a confrontation between Indian and Chinese forces has thrown a fragile balancing act into question. By Rajesh Rajagopalan The history wars How to escape the sins of our fathers, by Richard J Evans and David Olusoga. Plus: Imogen West-Knights on the murder that haunts Sweden and Sophie McBain on the cult of wellness 8268, 8450, 8328, 8269, 8415, 8457 How the pandemic has devastated global tourism Worldwide, over 330 million people are employed in the tourism and travel sector, with 3.1 million of them in the UK. Now those jobs are at risk.  By Cathy Mullan and Lara Williams 8320, 8323, 8415, 8456, 8457, 8462 How Sweden’s herd immunity strategy has backfired As the country’s Covid-19 death toll has spiralled, support for the government’s unique approach has frayed. By James Savage 8320, 8324, 8415, 8457, 8459 How will the US protests affect Donald Trump’s re-election bid? There is no reason to assume that the US president will be able to turn the protests to his political advantage.  By Emily Tamkin 8277, 8279 The gene delusion The genetic data around human difference is inconclusive – but that does not stop right-wing thinkers using it to excuse profound social inequalities By Philip Ball 8277, 8330, 8415, 8456, 8457, 8464 Personal story: Zidane, football and war I'm familiar with lockdown – I remember the nights spent hiding with my family in our bathroom, as Israeli airstrikes hit Beirut.  By A Naji Bakhti 8268, 8275, 8415, 8457, 8458 How the UK has been left in the worst of all worlds over Covid-19 Britain has recorded the highest excess death rate of any country and is forecast to suffer the worst economic recession.  By George Eaton 8268, 8274, 8415, 8457, 8458, 8416 Why is Boris Johnson merging DfID and the Foreign Office? The amalgamation of the Department for International Development with the Foreign Office sparks deep concerns, both ideological and practical. By Ailbhe Rea 8300, 8455 Why lockdown’s toll on relationships could be a public health issue Increased usage of online therapy services shows how much lockdown has affected couples.  By Sebastian Shehadi and Miriam Partington 8268, 8275 In Britain, we have our George Floyds too From Gareth Myatt to Jimmy Mubenga to Rashan Charles – the UK Black Lives Matter protests recall injustices closer to home. By Rebecca Omonira-Oyekanmi 8489, 8268, 8296, 8300, 8455 “We’re preparing for another spike”: A London NHS hospital chief reflects on the peak of Covid-19 A diary by Royal Free Hospital chief executive Kate Slemeck, reflecting on Britain's first coronavirus cases, hosting camera crews and the prospect of a second wave. By Kate Slemeck Inside the mind of Dr Jim Down, a leading intensive care consultant, on the night of the peak number of deaths from Covid-19 in hospitals. By Edward Docx 8268, 8366, 8300, 8362, 8415, 8416, 8473, 8422, 8423 Hair truthers: the people obsessed with female politicians haircuts As hairdressers become a major political battleground across the globe, new conspiracy theories have been popping up about the hair of women in the public eye.  By Sarah Manavis 8422, 8475, 8492, 8480 The long shadow of the Boer War As Victoria's soldiers fought in South Africa, some of the era's best known authors reported home. Their writing shaped the legacy of a traumatic conflict.  By Andrew Glazzard 8419, 8277, 8415, 8422, 8423 The case of Madeleine McCann shows how we are hooked by unanswerable questions For the public, the story provides a perverse comfort and familiarity at a time when other news feels frightening. By Emily Bootle 8277, 8279, 8415, 8422, 8475 Breaking the Renaissance myth Culture and the universal genius were not the only things to thrive in this supposed golden age – so too did slavery and warfare. By Rowan Williams 8277, 8279 The Adventures of China Iron: a daring, playful story The fourth novel by Gabriela Cabezón Cámara follows a young woman in pursuit of a freer life, and has been shortlisted for this year’s International Booker Prize. By Ellen Peirson-Hagger 8419, 8320, 8324, 8415, 8457, 8459, 8416, 8473 A moment of reckoning for the US media Arguments concerning discrimination against non-white staff, editorial judgement and bias are ongoing. But fair and transparent journalism should impart values as well as facts.  By Sophie McBain 8489, 8268, 8275 As we scramble for a quick Covid-19 cure, the virus has settled in for the long haul Even if an effective vaccine does emerge, its value as a tool for reopening economies will trigger squabbles over who gets it first. By Anjana Ahuja 8300, 8362, 8415, 8493, 8496 Why Facebook won’t block Donald Trump’s posts Though Mark Zuckerberg faces an unprecedented employee revolt, he fears retaliation by the president.  By Oscar Williams 8300, 8455, 8415, 8416, 8469 What Hannah Arendt can teach us about work in the time of Covid-19 The philosopher’s distinction between work and labour should guide our attempts to build a better society.  By Lyndsey Stonebridge Get the World Review with Jeremy Cliffe and Emily Tamkin, free weekly email newsletter. Sign-up Enlightened thinking in dark times. Support 100 years of liberal and independent journalism and get the New Statesman magazine before it hits the news-stand. Subscribe for just $2 a week.

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