The five lessons to be learned from political crisis and chaos

MOMENTOUS political events of such magnitude occurred recently that they will be recorded in the annals of history.
The five lessons to be learned from political crisis and chaos
Thu, 27 Jan, 2011 - 00:00
Ivan Yates

Feelings of déjà vu prompt me to distil lessons to be learned:

1. Fortune Favours the Brave

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