Ukraine is haunted by the ghosts of wars past
Veterans still proudly wear their old Soviet uniforms, yet they have nothing but contempt for the Russians and Vladimir Putin.
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Jeremy Bowen
Jeremy Bowen is a journalist and television presenter. He is currently Middle East editor for the BBC.
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Until the Palestinian issue is settled, there will always be a crack in Israel’s foundations
History shows that Israel’s military occupations cannot be sustained indefinitely.
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The view from Assad’s palace
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