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The Conversation U.S., Ziyad Al-Aly, Anthony Wanis-St.John
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    Why are we here? I explore that question in 'Pax et Lux' through Jungian psychology, Stoic philosophy, J.R.R. Tolkien. I also write about war, diplomacy, security and peace

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