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84. Britain on strike, hostage swaps, and assisted suicide

The Rest Is Politics

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Deliberative Democracy and Global Dilemmas

This chapter explores citizens' assemblies as effective forums for tackling contentious issues like euthanasia and Brexit, highlighting the potential for more balanced solutions compared to traditional parliamentary methods. It also critiques international responses to geopolitical crises, focusing on Iran's protests and controversial foreign policy decisions. The discussion encompasses the intricacies of hostage negotiations and the moral complexities faced by policymakers, followed by a light-hearted shift to football predictions.

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