Ralph Buntyn

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A Doctrine of Contempt

A Doctrine of Contempt

In 1943, famous French-Jewish historian Jules Isaac narrowly escaped the clutches of the German Gestapo. His wife wasn’t as fortunate. Her last message to miraculously reach Isaac read:“Jules, take care of yourself, have confidence and finish your work, the world is...

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In the Midst of History

In the Midst of History

It seems an entire history of the United Nations could be found in journalist David Horowitz’s Press Section office on the third floor of the UN’s Secretariat building. His desk and walls were a virtual collage, crammed with papers and photographs. The shelves were...

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