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John LaughlandPopular British political scientist, human rights activist and journalist.
Date of Birth: 06.09.1963
Country:  Great Britain |
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- John Laughland
- Education and Academic Career
- Journalism
- Political Stances
- International Law and Human Rights
- Authorship
John Laughland
John Laughland is a prominent British political scientist, human rights activist, and journalist. Known for his critical views on U.S. policy and skepticism towards the European Union, Laughland has made his mark in various fields.
Education and Academic Career
Laughland earned his PhD in philosophy from the University of Oxford and studied at the University of Munich. He has lectured at the Sorbonne and the Institut d'études Politiques de Paris.
Journalism
Laughland's articles have appeared in renowned publications such as The Guardian, The Mail on Sunday, The Sunday Telegraph, The Spectator, The Wall Street Journal, and The American Conservative. He is known for his incisive political commentary and unwavering opinions.
Political Stances
Laughland is an outspoken critic of American foreign policy, particularly the wars in Kosovo and Iraq. He has also denounced the prosecution of Slobodan Milošević as illegal. He believes the EU's ideology has roots in Nazism and communism and sees the 2003 Georgian political events as a Western-backed coup d'état.
International Law and Human Rights
Laughland's writings on international criminal justice are well-known. He is the Director of the European Foundation and a member of the British Helsinki Human Rights Group. As Director of Research Programs at the Institute of Democracy and Cooperation in Paris, he continues to advocate for human rights globally.
Authorship
Laughland has authored several books, including "The Death of Politics: France Under Mitterrand," "The Tainted Source: The Undemocratic Origins of the European Idea," and "Schelling versus Hegel: From German Idealism to Christian Metaphysics." His ideas on conservatism and Euroscepticism have garnered attention in political circles.
