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The next 100 days: what future challenges for the coalition?
Thursday, 19 Aug, 2010 – 8:00 | View Comments
The next 100 days: what future challenges for the coalition?

The last 100 days have largely passed without incident but the government faces sterner tests ahead.

American climate change policy: what it means for Europe
Sunday, 15 Aug, 2010 – 8:00 | View Comments
American climate change policy: what it means for Europe

The US has had a tumultuous past with the issue of climate change. What effect has this had on America’s relationship with Europe?

Government health reform: a brave new world?
Monday, 2 Aug, 2010 – 7:46 | View Comments
Government health reform: a brave new world?

The government has introduced sweeping change for the NHS. The aims are good but will the focus on outcomes work, and will it spell trouble for patients?

Where the bullets fly and why
Monday, 28 Jun, 2010 – 8:00 | View Comments
Where the bullets fly and why

The Russian Federation is a country of some 142 million peoples with an ethnic diversity of around 160 countable indigenous and minority groups. Is ethnic repression and violence inevitable in post-Soviet Russia?

China’s ‘raping’ of Africa may not be such a bad thing after all
Sunday, 27 Jun, 2010 – 8:30 | View Comments
China’s ‘raping’ of Africa may not be such a bad thing after all

China’s relentless search for resource is in effect “raping” Africa, a Zambian economist alleges.

The Price You Pay
Saturday, 26 Jun, 2010 – 8:30 | View Comments
The Price You Pay

Before we go branding the new budget as deadly, clear evidence of the link between specific cuts and a reduction in overall health must be provided. Only then can the Chancellor distinguish between acceptable welfare cuts, and those which are dangerous.

The generation game – welfare reform is paramount, despite risks
Saturday, 26 Jun, 2010 – 8:30 | View Comments
The generation game – welfare reform is paramount, despite risks

The goal is to create a society where work is central to life and the difference in how much you earn working and could earn on welfare is irrelevant.

Cuts v Spending: why walk backwards to go forwards?
Friday, 25 Jun, 2010 – 21:18 | View Comments
Cuts v Spending: why walk backwards to go forwards?

The cuts v spending argument is one we’ve heard many times before and we would do well to heed Enoch Powell’s words on the matter.

In the Pursuit of Happiness
Friday, 25 Jun, 2010 – 8:00 | View Comments
In the Pursuit of Happiness

General Stanley McChrystal’s position as commander of US and NATO forces in Afghanistan was rendered untenable this week after it emerged that he had repeatedly mocked senior White House officials during a candid interview with the magazine Rolling Stone

Osborne re-opens Britain for business
Thursday, 24 Jun, 2010 – 16:33 | View Comments
Osborne re-opens Britain for business

Whether it’s through cuts in corporation tax or the promise to spread new industries right across the UK, the message is clear: Britain is well and truly back open for business.

Stranded? We’ll pay, as soon as we get the money
Wednesday, 23 Jun, 2010 – 8:00 | View Comments
Stranded? We’ll pay, as soon as we get the money

With holiday bookings down 10% in Greece, how will the decline in the Greek tourism market affect its dire economic situation?

Where the bullets fly and why
Monday, 21 Jun, 2010 – 8:00 | View Comments
Where the bullets fly and why

The Philippines is on the front-line in the war against terror so why is it that nobody seems to care about this half forgotten conflict?