September 2017 - Uncommon Ground

“Robber Goat”: How Religion is Hampering Scientific Thinking in Africa

September 28, 2017 Leo Igwe 0

Christianity and Islam only add to the existing superstitions in Africa, substituting or rebranding the magical narratives that already prevail there.

Antisemitism and the Left: A Tumour’s a Tumour, No Matter How Small

September 27, 2017 Emile Yusupoff 2

If antisemitism is restricted to a minority on the left, it’s necessary to address it as a specific problem and one defined by its context on the left.

NATO and Turkey – How Should the Alliance Move Forward?

September 27, 2017 Scott Davies 0

Relations between NATO and Turkey are clearly significantly strained. However, NATO largely needs Turkey to ensure security in the Middle East.

Merkel’s Germany Has Woken up to a New, Gloomy Dawn

September 26, 2017 Khadija Khan 0

Merkel’s refusal to address Islamist terrorism explains why the first fascist, far-right party since WW2 has managed to enter the German parliament.

Theresa May(hem) In Florence: What Lies Ahead for Britain and the EU?

September 26, 2017 George Suchett-Kaye 0

I have always said that kicking down the EU door was not the answer to the UK’s dream. Theresa May’s speech in Florence has done nothing to change my mind.

Interview with Craig Pomranz on Children and Gender Roles

September 25, 2017 Tara Abhasakun 0

Tara Abhasakun interviews Craig Pomranz, author of a new children’s book titled Made By Raffi, about children and gender roles.

‘Gay and Born That Way’ – Should We Care? (Book Review)

September 24, 2017 Heather Brunkskell-Evans 0

Our Western Christian heritage still determines aspects of homophobia, and Terri Murray urges us to keep thinking straight about being gay.

Why We Still Do Not Want War With North Korea

September 23, 2017 Dale Claridge 0

In choosing between a nuclear threat from North Korea and a regime change, it’s wiser to choose the latter. It’s China, not the US, that provides the answer

UN Agrees to Set up Probe of IS Atrocities Against Yazidis in Iraq

September 22, 2017 Uncommon Ground 0

The UN Security Council has approved a resolution that will create an investigation into the war crimes committed by ISIS against Yazidis in Iraq.

Will International Students Continue To Prefer UK Universities?

September 22, 2017 Guest Writer 0

With lesser prospects for employment in the UK, and lack of stability, international students’ preference for UK Universities is likely to severely drop.