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Suriname's upcoming election
Suriname heads to the polls on 25 May, 2025. Will it plunge back into populism or has Suriname turned a corner after the death of Bouterse?

Jan Dehn
Mar 108 min read
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On board a distressing Vueling rendition flight
The British and other governments are sending immigrants back under the radar. No wonder. It is ugly. Heartbreaking.

Jan Dehn
Dec 6, 20236 min read
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The Dark Side of Culture (3): Politics and culture
A great asymmetry explains why cultural differences are so easily exploited for political purposes.

Jan Dehn
Dec 1, 20239 min read
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Nepal's twin curses: the Shahs and the Ranas
Nepal has struggled to transition to democracy. Many of the difficulties were due to just two families, the Shahs and the Ranas.

Jan Dehn
Mar 28, 20237 min read
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Sardar Patel and the death of Indian feudalism
Udaipur evokes many thoughts about India's history - and James Bond.

Jan Dehn
Feb 20, 20235 min read
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