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A century of dependency Foreign intervention did not come to an end with the 1979 revolution. No, as shown by Yassamine Mather, Iran’s Islamic rulers are more than willing to do the bidding of US-controlled international institutions At the end of World War I the British empire was forced to assess the situation in the Middle East, given the dramatic changes in the international order: the fall of the German and Ottoman empires, the overthrow of the Russian tsar and the coming to power of the Bolsheviks had all played their part in destroying the balance of power in the region - especiall...

A Library survey was launched College-wide today seeking feedback from all staff and students on their experience of using the Library. The Library is at the heart of the University, providing services, resources, training and space. Its important role within the College community has been further highlighted over the past year during Covid-19. This is an opportunity for you to have your say in relation to your Library and how it can best support you currently, and in its future development. The survey is being administered on behalf of the Library by an independent research agency called Al...

  Nicaragua’s Foreign Agents Law Drives Nicaragua Toward Dictatorship, Silencing Independent Voices   8 February State Department The United States is deeply concerned about the escalating crackdown by the Government of President Daniel Ortega in Nicaragua.  The regime’s actions under the so-called “Foreign Agents Law” forced the closure last week of two bastions of free expression: the Nicaragua chapter of PEN International and the Violeta Barrios de Chamorro Foundation.  These developments further suffocate Nicaraguan civil society and take the country further away from free...

Architecture news & editorial desk New Zealand’s favourite shopping destination just got bigger and better with the $277-million expansion of Auckland’s Sylvia Park designed by reputed architecture studio Buchan opening in October 2020. Buchan’s signature architectural work in the retail and hospitality space is evident at the 20,000-square-metre Level One development called Galleria. Featuring a carefully curated selection of 57 stores, the new addition not only increases the total retail space to 106,427 square metres but also makes Sylvia Park the biggest mall in the country. Sylvia ...

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