https://www.lotuseaters.com/eu-rejects-taliban-government-recognition-citing-lack-of-inclusivity-and
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EU Rejects Taliban Government Recognition Citing Lack of “Inclusivity and Representation” | Lotus Eaters
The European Union (EU) on Wednesday warned that the “caretaker” government formed by the Taliban in Afghanistan had not met one of the “five conditions” required to establish relations with the bloc after finding that the country’s new government was…
"While this perspective is perfectly reasonable, I would argue that it is being too kind, too generous to Biden and his team. I would say that it was not a case of childlike naivete..."https://www.lotuseaters.com/bidens-great-game-part-2-03-09-2021
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Biden’s Great Game - Part 2 | Lotus Eaters
Back in early April of this year I penned a piece called ‘ Biden’s Great Game ’, in which I took a look at the possibility of the United States withdrawing from Afghanistan, and comparing it to various other retreats from that land over the centuries. The…
The new levy being introduced in the UK has once more provoked the question: is political representation a myth?https://www.lotuseaters.com/premium-contemplations-34-or-political-representation-21-08-21
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PREMIUM: Contemplations #34 | Political Representation | Lotus Eaters
Hugo and Josh discuss the concept of political representation, what the alternative views of it are, and whether the idea corresponds to what really happens in politics. Thumbnail: "The Canadian House of Commons" by scazon is licensed under …
After 3 Lockdowns, and now a new tax as a consequence of that, it's obvious politics is inescapable https://www.lotuseaters.com/premium-contemplations-33-or-what-are-the-most-effective-means-of-political
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PREMIUM: Contemplations #33 | What Are the Most Effective Means of Political Participation? | Lotus Eaters
Josh and Hugo discuss what you can do to engage with politics to best further your own aims. Listen to the Audio Version