The term ‘French theory’ emerged in American universities and research centres during the 1970s, drawing on philosophies developed in France during…

After the disastrous American presidential debate two weeks ago, I had a conversation with my parents in Syria over the phone. Both are retired…

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On 2 July 2024, Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte calmly handed over power to his successor, the former intelligence chief Dick Schoof; he then left…

Syria’s civil war that raged for years since 2011 led millions to flee the fighting. While many sought out Europe via Turkey, neighbouring Lebanon—a…