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openDemocracy is an independent international media platform covering news, ideas and culture which seeks to challenge power and encourage democratic debate.

openDemocracy is an independent international media platform covering news, ideas and culture which seeks to challenge power and encourage democratic debate.

openDemocracy is an independent international media platform covering news, ideas and culture which seeks to challenge power and encourage democratic debate.

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openDemocracy is an independent international media platform covering news, ideas and culture which seeks to challenge power and encourage democratic debate.