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British Academy

Learning society in the UK

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Jan 1, 2026

who did the Arab race originate from?

The Arabs trace their origins to Semitic-speaking peoples of the Arabian Peninsula and adjacent Syrian Desert, but “Arab” is as much a shifting cultural-linguistic identity as a fixed racial lineage —...

Dec 16, 2025

What legal criteria do countries use to declare an event a genocide under international law?

The legal test for genocide under international law requires one of five specified acts — including killing, causing serious harm, preventing births, or forcible transfer of children — and a special i...

Dec 4, 2025

How do Russian election laws and media environment affect electoral integrity?

Russian election laws expand executive control over where and how people vote and narrow who can observe and report from polling stations, while the media environment — dominated by state outlets, res...

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