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James Snell

James Snell

James Snell was awarded a degree in history, summa cum laude from Gonville and Caius College, Cambridge, and has covered war, politics and the arts for publications around the world.

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In Tunisia, a Day of Reckoning Awaits

In Tunisia, a Day of Reckoning Awaits

Rached Ghannouchi’s colleagues may claim he is coming out against Saied late in the day. But in this interview, he says his position has aligned with Tunisians who initially supported Saied’s constitutional coup only to slowly turn against him with increasing evidence of anti-democratic plans for the country.

James Snell,
Lydia Wilson
On Murdered British MPs

On Murdered British MPs

In the 19th century, despite the aloofness of the ruling class in Britain, politicians were often out among the people. They were public men, unguarded and they occasionally took part in demonstrations and riots. For all that, political murder was uncommon and shocking. In this century, their work has become increasingly dangerous.

James Snell