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The First 100 Days Of Cameron: what does the world think?
Friday, 20 Aug, 2010 – 8:00 | View Comments
The First 100 Days Of Cameron: what does the world think?

How has the coalition government been viewed outside of Britain? Where has it been significant?

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?

A Fistful of Dollars, for a Handful of Euros
Saturday, 7 Aug, 2010 – 8:00 | View Comments
A Fistful of Dollars, for a Handful of Euros

The political economy of exchange rates and what it means for the dollar and the euro

The Importance of Gary McKinnon
Saturday, 31 Jul, 2010 – 8:00 | View Comments
The Importance of Gary McKinnon

In 2002 Gary McKinnon hacked into US government files in search of aliens. Eight years on he is still fighting extradition. How should justice best be served?

In the Pursuit of Happiness
Friday, 16 Jul, 2010 – 13:00 | View Comments
In the Pursuit of Happiness

With this week’s unveiling of a new domestic HIV/AIDS strategy the government looks susceptible to further criticism over healthcare, only this time the problem lies in their apparent frugality.

Suburban spies: hardly the Cold War
Thursday, 1 Jul, 2010 – 8:00 | View Comments
Suburban spies: hardly the Cold War

The capture of 11 Russian ‘spies’ in suburban America would indicate a continuing of Cold War-era espionage. However, the softness of the claims being made suggests there is little deception involved.

Has Obama misplaced his priorities in relieving General McChrystal?
Friday, 25 Jun, 2010 – 8:30 | View Comments
Has Obama misplaced his priorities in relieving General McChrystal?

Was General McChrystal relieved of his position for his loud mouth, his ineffective strategies, or for the political convenience of the Obama administration? Is his replacement, General Petraeus, the right choice to take up the reins? Let’s take a closer look…

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

Diane Abbott, a victim of political correctness
Friday, 18 Jun, 2010 – 10:44 | View Comments
Diane Abbott, a victim of political correctness

Thank god for Diane Abbott, and perhaps even more so, for David Miliband. Were it not for these two sterling defenders of human rights, liberty and diversity, women and ethnic minorities would be unrepresented in …

In the Pursuit of Happiness
Friday, 11 Jun, 2010 – 8:00 | View Comments
In the Pursuit of Happiness

Traditionally, America has supported Israel through hell and high water, but with the events of 31 May coming at a time when Obama has signalled his intention to build a peace process based on practical concerns, as opposed to historical alliances, can Israel still rely on US support as a given?

In the pursuit of happiness
Friday, 4 Jun, 2010 – 8:00 | View Comments
In the pursuit of happiness

Whatever the exact volume of oil being spewed into the Gulf, there is little doubt the US government is now dealing with a disaster of superlative proportions.

The Future of the Labour Party: where New meets Old
Friday, 28 May, 2010 – 8:00 | View Comments
The Future of the Labour Party: where New meets Old

A coalition between the Old and New factions of the Labour Party need not compromise the politics of either but could give rise to a new Labour party, with the hope and excitement of 1997 strengthened by the realism of today.