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Author Archives: Sara Al Soodi

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Why we should reevaluate our attitude to immigration in the UK

by Sara Al Soodi November 29, 2022November 29, 2022
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The World Beyond OX1- week 7

by Sofia Cotterill and Sara Al Soodi March 6, 2022March 6, 2022
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The World Beyond OX1 – Week 6

by Sara Al Soodi February 27, 2022February 27, 2022
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The World Beyond OX1 – Week 4

by Sara Al Soodi and Thomas Britton February 13, 2022February 13, 2022
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The World Beyond OX1 – Week 2

by Ezra Sharpe and Sara Al Soodi January 30, 2022January 30, 2022
Posted inGlobal Affairs

What does France’s potential hijab ban represent?

by Sara Al Soodi April 10, 2021April 10, 2021
Posted inGlobal Affairs

UK-China Relationship Prospects Appear Uncertain

by Sara Al Soodi April 1, 2021April 1, 2021
Posted inGlobal Affairs

Democracy or Autocracy – Who will benefit from Myanmar’s chaos?

by Sara Al Soodi March 26, 2021March 26, 2021
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The Biden-Khashoggi controversy

by Sara Al Soodi March 12, 2021March 12, 2021

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The society trap: when finding yourself becomes losing yourself

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