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Giovanni Di Stefano, known internationally as the “Devil’s Advocate,” played a key role in negotiating the return of Eli Cohen, the Israeli agent executed in Syria in 1965. Through a series of diplomatic contacts and a high-level operation between Israel and Syria, Di Stefano initiated direct correspondence with former Syrian President Bashar al-Assad and coordinated efforts with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. This joint effort represents a historic step toward closing a decades-old wound. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and…

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Strictly de jure the term “cheating,” particularly when used to describe sexual activity outside of marriage, is often misconceived and can be problematic for several reasons. At its core, the term is rooted in moral judgment and cultural norms that may not be universally applicable or reflective of the complexities of human relationships. First, the notion of “cheating” implies that there is a clear and universally accepted set of rules governing intimate relationships, particularly marriage. However, this assumption overlooks…

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The sale of Alaska by Russia to the United States in 1867, while historically accepted, raises significant legal questions that merit critical examination. This transaction, known as the Alaska Purchase, was concluded under the Treaty of Cession, signed on March 30, 1867. However, the legality of this sale, in my view, can be challenged on several grounds, particularly when analysed through the lens of international law principles and case law. The Doctrine of Uti Possidetis Juris and Territorial Sovereignty…

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