Earlier this year in January, delivery driver Cédric Chouviat died from asphyxia and a broken larynx after his arrest by three French police officers. His last words, like George Floyd, said “I’m suffocating” as the officers pressed against him. Continue reading Scrutinising Police Nationale: Does France have a problem with law enforcement?
Climate change threatens to bring catastrophe to the world unless governments enforce effective measures to reduce carbon emissions. Continue reading Redaction Politics Podcast Ep. 24 (Pt.1) – The Green New Deal
The British government must press the Egyptian government in “the strongest possible way” following the detention of several human rights activists in the country, a Shadow Minister has told Redaction Politics. Continue reading UK government urged to put pressure on Egypt in the face of worsening human rights abuses
Joe Biden’s previous endorsement of Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaido will make it difficult to engage with Nicolas Maduro, an expert has said. Continue reading Biden’s support for Guaidó and sanctions could stress Venezuela relations from the off
Joe Biden is unlikely to follow in his predecessor in holding a summit with the leader of North Korea, experts have told Redaction Politics. Continue reading Don’t expect Biden to hold a summit with Kim Jong-un, experts say
Mohsen Fakhrizadeh’s assassination could not have come at a worse time for Joe Biden. Continue reading Redaction Weekly: Biden’s first test comes in Tehran
Japan’s tally of new Covid-19 cases hit a record high for four consecutive days last week as Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga reiterated his commitment to hosting the reorganised Olympic Games next year. Continue reading Delayed Tokyo Olympics facing new coronavirus hurdle as Japan sees record spike in new cases
Joe Biden’s administration is unlikely to prioritise North Korea or the denuclearisation of the Korean peninsula, leading experts have told Redaction Politics. Continue reading Biden to pursue ‘traditional diplomacy’ with North Korea – and a different agenda to Trump
Obama-era concessions towards Iran have been criticised by many as emboldening the country in projecting power beyond its own borders, in particular its continued proxy support of Bashar Al-Assad in Syria. Continue reading Biden White House could return to Obama-era Middle East policies despite failing record on Syria
The UK government has come under fire from all sides after announcing a cut in foreign aid spending yesterday. Continue reading British foreign aid spending cut ‘sends a clear signal to the world that Britain is in retreat’
