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Society, Politics & Law
Attacked but not hacked: How secure was the US election?
Fears that hackers might try and alter figures at the ballot boxes were unfounded - but that doesn't mean the US democratic process didn't come under exteme strrain, believes Richard Forno.
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Trump and the triumph of hopeful nihilism
For many US voters, the election of President Donald Trump is a worrying step backwards. But for many others, his rise to power is an exciting opportunity for national renewal.
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Why the economy can't explain Trump or Brexit
Two shocks to the political system, but neither, says Eric Kaufmann, were driven by personal economic circumstances.
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What missing lander means for Europe’s quest to find life on Mars
Loss of the Mars lander from its recent probe is disappointing, but the search for life on Mars goes on.
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How was the US election viewed in the Middle East
OpenDemocracy's Adam Ramsay toured the West Bank during the closing stages of the US election campaign. What he heard may give an indication of how Trump's victory will be received in the region.
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What does a Trump victory mean for Britain?
Writing before the result of the US election was known, Tim Oliver explains why President Trump might mean tough times for the US/UK 'special relationship'
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How did Trump win the White House?
There are five factors which took Trump to Pennsylvania Avenue, believes Anthony J. Gaughan
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Who is Donald Trump?
He's now going to be running America. But who has the nation hired?
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What might the Trump presidency be like?
An hour ago, the US networks called the election for Donald Trump. University College Dublin's Liam Kennedy shares a personal view of what might happen next.
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What does the US election mean for Europe?
Rutgers University's Simon Reich gives a personal perspective on what the vote - however it goes - might mean East of the Atlantic.
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Florida just wants it over
After a long, bad tempered campaign, the main desire from voters in Florida is not for Trump or Clinton, but just for release from the electoral cycle.
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Will India prove fertile ground for post-Brexit trade?
Brexit will change the shape of the United Kingdom's trade with the world. Can we count on historic ties with India to build success in their markets?