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Protecting diplomatic ties in the face of regional security issues
BILL KIDD MSP reflects on the backhanded and secretive Aukus agreement and what it means for Scottish hopes to get rid of nuclear weapons for good
HMS Vigilant at HM Naval Base Clyde, Faslane, which carries Britain’s Trident nukes
CHRISTOPHE DOMEC speaks to the France Insoumise politician facing constant persecution from French authorities
It can be hard to discern conspiracy theory from reality and under the Trump regime the two might just be the same thing, writes Linda Pentz Gunter
ALAN SIMPSON says responses to the Golders Green attacks risk deepening divides across our country
Capturing the general strikes history is a vital part of our struggles today, posits HENRY FOWLER
On a tumultuous day in Welsh politics DAVID NICHOLSON looks at the key issues for progressives in Wales to grapple with the rise of the far right
THE Aukus international security agreement was signed by the Australian, British and US governments last month.
This agreement came in response to international security concerns over what are seen as aggressive Chinese policies.
The agreement was centred around a deal for the US and Britain to share their joint capabilities for building nuclear-powered (but not nuclear-armed) submarine vessels with Australia.
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