Politics
Chagos, International Law, and the Perils of Political Nostalgia
| February 16, 2026
Opinion
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Politics
Trump, Nixon, and the Institutional Rupture of Truth
| February 1, 2026
When Lying Becomes a Method
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Politics
We are not witnessing the return of empire. We are witnessing the end of its politeness
| January 25, 2026
Trump’s America has made explicit what was long implicit: power precedes principle
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The Government of l’Alliance du Changement – One Year Later
| December 29, 2025
Opinion
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Interviews
“The British government does not agree with the Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination report…
| December 14, 2025
… CERD does not speak on behalf of the UN, or of UN Member states’
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Electoral Reform: What Next?
| December 5, 2025
Politics
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Language Policy in Mauritius: A Case for Pragmatic Pluralism
| November 28, 2025
By Nita Chicooree-Mercier
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Politics
The Dream of a Free Mauritius: The Vision and Achievements of Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam
| September 19, 2025
Memorial Lecture
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Politics
Animal Farm at 80: George Orwell’s enduring commitment to socialist revolution
| August 9, 2025
Animal Farm, in contrast, is a melancholy reflection on the corruption of revolution, and the need to keep looking for a better one
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Politics
‘Who controls the present controls the past’
| June 13, 2025
What Orwell’s ‘1984’ explains about the twisting of history to control the public
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Politics
In her memoir, Jacinda Ardern shows a ‘different kind of power’ is possible – but also has its limits
| June 6, 2025
Her new book weaves an authentically retold personal story with high political drama. But Ardern misses an opportunity to reflect more deeply on her time in power
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Politics
A Legacy of Influence: The Historical Intertwining of Religion and Politics in Mauritius
| May 2, 2025
Bringing about a separation between state and religion is likely to be wishful thinking, as this connection is deeply embedded in our society
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Politics
Maintenir l’anglais au Parlement mauricien : Un impératif pour la préservation des langues-cultures
| April 25, 2025
Opinion
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Politics
Britons increasingly trust each other – but trust in politicians has slumped since the pandemic
| March 28, 2025
The decline of popular trust in government and politicians is concerning. Low trust is associated with support for populist politicians such as Donald Trump and upheavals like Brexit
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Politics
Do Politicians Need to Be Moral Leaders?
| February 28, 2025
In the US, Presidents Day celebrates the American president – not only as a political leader, but as a moral leader. But can a president be a person
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