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Britain’s prime minister, Theresa May, has finally got the makings of a Brexit plan together – but she’s lost two of her most senior ministers in the process. Was it worth it? As Nikos Skoutaris sees it, while the plan is certainly flawed, it remains the UK’s first comprehensive proposal for leaving the EU and its best shot at staking out a serious negotiating position. And Robin Pettitt explains why, in spite of everything, May looks almost certain to limp on.
For the people of Ethiopia and Eritrea it’s almost too good to be true. Peace has been declared between the two countries marking the end of 20 years of hostility. Diplomatic relations are being restored and economic ties normalised. The reward of success will be huge, but Martin Plaut warns that there’s no guarantee the edifice won’t collapse as the complex details of the relationship are worked out. And John J. Stremlau sets out what to expect from Barack Obama when he delivers the Nelson Mandela Annual lecture in
South Africa.
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Robin Pettitt, Kingston University
Badly wounded and yet limping along, May seems condemned to govern in interesting times.
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Nikos Skoutaris, University of East Anglia
Two years after the Brexit referendum, Cabinet members apparently agreed on the country's vision for its future relationship with the EU. But it has already led to a flurry of resignations.
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Politics + Society
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Martin Plaut, School of Advanced Study
Few believed they would see an end to two decades of hostility between Eritrea and Ethiopia.
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John J Stremlau, University of the Witwatersrand
Drawing on Mandela's legacy, Obama can help the world better understand the nature of threats to democracy.
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Health + Medicine
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Amy Brown, Swansea University
A new study claims that an early start on solids can help babies sleep – but established research has proven the risks outweigh any benefit.
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Science + Technology
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Amreen Bashir, Aston University
If you're worried about food poisoning at your next barbecue, wait until you see what's for pudding.
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Arts + Culture
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Wycliffe W. Njororai Simiyu, University of Texas at Tyler
A great deal of hope was placed on a few outstanding African players whose abilities did not blossom at the World Cup.
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