9 July 2019
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As a “roadmap for peace” in Afghanistan is agreed, we ask how significant a breakthrough it is. Plus: Michael Binyon and Stefanie Bolzen discuss the headlines and Ben Aitken explains his move from the UK to Poland.
9 July 2019
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From the UK to Poland
Ben Aitken set out to take the reverse journey of one of the great migrations of modern times when moved from the UK to Poland. He explains why so many young Poles have moved to the UK.
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