Last week, the Chilcot Inquiry—the British public inquiry into the nature and causes of UK’s involvement in the Iraqi war—published its report. Generally, the report concluded that there was no satisfactory legal basis for the invasion of Iraq. Military action commenced before peaceful options were exhausted; military action at the time was not a last resort … Continue reading
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THE MYTH OF CHANGE AND THE REALITY OF THE SYSTEM | by Ayo Sogunro
Nigerians want change, but the change on offer today is still within the same dysfunctional political system. This is not just about corruption. In his History of Western Philosophy, Bertrand Russell describes Aristotle’s views of the ideal political setup. According to Aristotle, large cities are never well governed because a multitude cannot be orderly. “A … Continue reading
THE RIGHT TO LIFE AND THE LICENCE TO KILL | by Ayo Sogunro
Last week, there was a protest at the University of Port Harcourt. It seems the authorities of the school had decided to execute a No-fees-no-exams rule. Many of the students were not impressed. They had gone out to the streets to protest what they considered to be an unfair policy. The students blocked the East-West … Continue reading
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