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Katavi
Nothing transforms itself with such remorseless indifference and speed than Katavi National Park. Heaven in July, hell by September.

Jan Dehn
3 days ago6 min read
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Tabora's dark past
Livingstone was one of history’s devious little shits, not a hero. He portrayed himself as a self-sacrificing slavery-fighting moral authority, but in reality he was obsessed with greed and Empire.

Jan Dehn
Jul 28 min read
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Standing up for nature
If poor countries destroy as much nature as rich countries did during their development there will be no large ecosystems left in the world.

Jan Dehn
Jul 16 min read
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Special Serengeti
They say Serengeti shall never die. Who knows, but at least Serengeti is a self-contained ecosystem. Leave its parameters be and it just might be here tomorrow.

Jan Dehn
Jun 275 min read
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Ngorongoro Crater Revisited
A tranquil revisit to the Ngorongoro Crater, which is teeming with birds and animals amidst an abundance of water.

Jan Dehn
Jun 222 min read
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Lake Eyasi
Lake Eyasi is a rarely visited. This is wrong. It is a beautiful part of Tanzania. And they do very good Red Onions here too.

Jan Dehn
Jun 206 min read
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Zohran, Sweetie Pie & Uganda
Zohran Mamdani and I have never met, but we have a funny indirect connection dating back to Uganda in the mid 1990s

Jan Dehn
Jun 126 min read
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Louisiana bans chemtrails
In a stunning display of intellectual excellence and leadership, the Louisiana legislature has voted to ban chemtrails. Onwards and upwards, America!

Jan Dehn
Jun 31 min read
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On Israel and anti-Semitism
Is criticism of Israel anti-Semitic? Based on how politicians and the media treat the issue you might think so. I clear up the issue.

Jan Dehn
May 195 min read
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Update: Trump's Final Solution for Gaza
Israel's annexation of Gaza is underway. Indiscriminate bombing, denial of access to food, and destruction of health care facilities are designed to make life impossible in Gaza.

Jan Dehn
Apr 274 min read
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The enemy within: America’s security services
America's beloved members of the security and armed services are increasingly doing Gestapo work for Trump. It is time to discuss this issue.

Jan Dehn
Apr 156 min read
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The art of capitulation
Trump surrenders on tariffs after the bond market shows its teeth. His next book, The Art of Capitulation, will soon hit the shelves at a good bookshop near you.

Jan Dehn
Apr 93 min read
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Right-wing populism & the finance industry
The finance industry struggles to distinguish between populists and technocrats on the Right. It is costly.

Jan Dehn
Apr 76 min read
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The Dark Side of Culture (9): Immigration
Dominated by cultural anxety, the debate on immigration has gone stale. Culture should play no role at all in immigration policy

Jan Dehn
Mar 3017 min read
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Kompromat
I summarise the public record on ties between Trump and Putin. Is Trump a Russian asset? Make up your own mind!

Jan Dehn
Mar 197 min read
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Trump’s assault on rule of law has begun
Trump's challenge to the US justice system has now begun. Democracy is at stake. All eyes on the Supreme Court.

Jan Dehn
Mar 186 min read
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Are you running out of brain?
Are we getting less intelligent? Unlikely. Why, then, are we observing declines in capacity to learn and reason across OECD countries?

Jan Dehn
Mar 154 min read
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Country Quest: Trinidad & Tobago #184
I arrived in Trinidad & Tobago today. This is my 184th country and means I have been to all nations in North America.

Jan Dehn
Mar 142 min read
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Birding on the Mahaica River, Guyana
Guyana's Mahaica River teems with birdlife, including the magical Hoatzin, which has the lowest IQ of all birds.

Jan Dehn
Mar 123 min read
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Will the Trump Dump turn into a Trump Slump?
The Trump Dump is here! Will it become a Trump Slump? Expect a bounce in Q2, but Trump policies are hurting long-term prospects for the US.

Jan Dehn
Mar 113 min read
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