Obama

Ideas, New in Ceasefire - Friday, June 1, 2012 0:00 - 25 Comments

Comment | Barack Obama: an out of control psychopath with a God complex

Barak Obama, "the most dangerous man in the world as well as the most powerful".

Barack Obama's ascent to the presidency four years ago was cheered by billions around the globe, hopeful for a new era of peace and justice. Alas, says Yvonne Ridley, we have been conned.

Irish Times, New in Ceasefire - Saturday, May 28, 2011 0:00 - 0 Comments

Irish Times A Monthly Round-Up

In this month’s edition of his ‘Irish Times’ column, our Political Editor, Omayr Ghani, provides a round-up of events including the first visit in a hundred years by a British monarch, President Obama meeting his 8th cousin, the first Irish football derby in a decade and much more.

New in Ceasefire, Politics, South of The Border - Monday, October 4, 2010 0:00 - 1 Comment

South of The Border: The view from Latin America

Ecuadorean President Rafael Correa (C) w

In the news this week in Latin America: Correa fights back in Ecuador, Presidential elections in Brazil, Chavez retains a majority, and US crimes in Guatemala exposed. Ceasefire correspondent Tom Kavanagh delivers his weekly round up of what's been going on south of the border.

Ideas, Interviews - Thursday, September 23, 2010 9:41 - 12 Comments

Interview Noam Chomsky (2010)

In an exclusive major interview, Noam Chomsky, considered by many to be the world's greatest public intellectual, responds to questions posed by Ceasefire Editor Hicham Yezza on the Middle East, global warming, the financial crisis, the future of the left, Iran, and on why all states are unacceptable.

Devil's Advocate, Politics - Thursday, September 16, 2010 15:10 - 3 Comments

When Republicans and Ayatollahs agree: On the politics of Qur’an burnings and “The Ground Zero Mosque”

In his new 'Devil's Advocate' Column, Omer Ali examines the international storm over the so called "Ground Zero Mosque" and finds the usual mix of ubriddled bigotry and cynical manipulation.

Editor's Desk - Tuesday, September 14, 2010 3:02 - 4 Comments

The importance of asking stupid questions

Today, what I would really like to do is share with you, our readers, a shining example of how our political and media elites are doing a wonderful job, far better than many "gloom and doom" sceptics would like to admit...