Scandals in the Civil Service: is it time for reform?
Joshua Guillen examines the role of the Civil Service in light of several high profile scandals involving top officials.
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Imposter syndrome: should more be done at Durham?
Joshua Guillen explores the effects of imposter syndrome at Durham and beyond, as well as potential methods to address the problem.
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A failed understanding of ISIS-K
Joshua Guillen argues that the west has failed in its understanding of ISIS-K as a global terror threat, and a more productive approach would consider ISIS-K on a local level.
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Calls for COP26 delay are tone deaf
Joshua Guillen reaffirms the importance of the COP26 summit amid Covid-19 concerns.
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Conspiratorial movements threaten the long-term health of the public, and of democracy itself
Joshua Guillen argues that anti-vax conspiracy movements are a threat to public health, whilst also fuelling extremist ideals.
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Confusing, complacent and contradictory: government messaging during the pandemic
Joshua Guillen outlines the flaws in the UK’s ‘sloganistic’ approach to communication, arguing that the government needs to be clearer when it comes to making and explaining decisions.
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Religion’s pandemic resurgence is here to stay
Joshua Guillen argues that the increased uptake of religion during the pandemic necessitates a greater focus on easing social divisions between different groups.
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Our fixation with statues needs to be toppled
Joshua Guillen argues that the figures of our times should be remembered by the pages of history, rather than immortalised as statues.
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The working-class reality of remote learning
Joshua Guillen explains what remote learning from home is like for a student with a working-class background.
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The vaccine efforts that could spark fresh Chinese confidence
Joshua Guillen explores the implications vaccine development for China’s diplomacy and place on the world stage.
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