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Selling War: Justifications from Caesar to the Modern Times
Throughout history, from ancient civilizations to the modern era, leaders have relied on a consistent set of justifications to rally their populations…
Jun 24 • 
Dr Ioannis Syrigos
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The Guardian’s 'Departure' from X: Avoiding ‘Toxicity’ or Silencing Opposition?
In a bold move, The Guardian, the self-proclaimed ‘strong supporters’ of free speech, announced they will no longer be posting on X.
Nov 13, 2024 • 
Dr Ioannis Syrigos
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Welcome to the Great Circus of the West!
A Parody of Western Civilization's Final Act
Oct 8, 2024 • 
Dr Ioannis Syrigos
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Freedom of Speech Under Siege
From Subtle Shifts to Accelerated Chaos
Aug 12, 2024 • 
Dr Ioannis Syrigos
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Divide and Conquer – Don’t we really learn from history?
The answer is emphatically NO.
Jun 12, 2024 • 
Dr Ioannis Syrigos
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The Modern Mess of Politics
Is History Repeating Itself?
May 31, 2024 • 
Dr Ioannis Syrigos
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