June, 2011
Beautiful Transgressions, New in Ceasefire - Tuesday, June 14, 2011 0:00 - 4 Comments
Beautiful Transgressions After the Event?
As the wave of popular protests sweeps the globe, there is a growing recognition within activist movements of the exhaustion of traditional radical politics of ideological models and organisational vanguards. Sara Motta calls for a new politics in which people have control over decisions and processes affecting their lives.
Film & TV, New in Ceasefire - Sunday, June 12, 2011 0:00 - 0 Comments
Film ‘Our Generation’
"Attending the opening night ... was not the red carpet experience one may hope for at a film premiere; but then for a documentary about the persecution of Australia’s Aboriginal people, a glamorous outfit and a dozen photographers would hardly have been appropriate". Ceasefire's Melanie Scagliarini reviews 'Our Generation'.
New in Ceasefire, The Anti-Imperialist - Saturday, June 11, 2011 0:10 - 9 Comments
The Anti-Imperialist The Whitewash of Black Beauty
A few days ago, Dr Satoshi Kanazawa, of the London School of Economics announced, to the consternation and shock of many, that women of African descent are less attractive than women from other ethnic groups. Ceasefire associate editor Adam Elliott-Cooper interviewed two Black Feminist activists to discuss the Kanazawa furore and develop an understanding of our racialised perceptions of beauty.
New in Ceasefire, Palestine is Still the Issue - Saturday, June 11, 2011 0:00 - 1 Comment
Palestine is Still the Issue Arab Revolutions and the Recognition of Israel
One of the most striking images in the wave of Arab revolutions has been the presence of Palestinian flags on demonstrations throughout. From Tunis to Cairo to Benghazi, expressions of solidarity with the Palestinians have been there all along. In his new column, Asa Winstanley argues that Zionism's propsects in the region are more untenable than ever.
In Theory, New in Ceasefire - Friday, June 10, 2011 0:00 - 5 Comments
In Theory Aristotle (Part I)
In a new addition to his "A to Z of theory" series, political theorist Andrew Robinson introduces, in a two-part essay, the ideas of Aristotle, one of the most important thinkers of all time. In part one, Robinson introduces Aristotle's political, ethical and philosophical outlook.
Classical & Opera, New in Ceasefire - Thursday, June 9, 2011 0:00 - 0 Comments
Opera Simon Boccanegra (ENO)
In his latest review, Ceasefire's opera critic, Paul Guest, gives his verdict on a production of Simon Boccanegra at the English National Opera.
New in Ceasefire, North African Dispatches - Wednesday, June 8, 2011 0:00 - 7 Comments
North African Dispatches Sarkozy and Africa: a matter of (dis)respect
In his latest column, Kateb Salim takes a look at Sarkozy's relationship with former French colonies in North Africa, from his days as a populist interior minister, to his ailing presidency, informed by unreconstructed neo-colonialism, opportunistic interventionism and cultural insensitivity.
New in Ceasefire, Photo Essays - Monday, June 6, 2011 0:00 - 0 Comments
Photo Essay Capturing Gaza (II)
In this week's edition of her "Capturing Gaza" series of photo essays, Ceasefire's Gaza correspondent Hama Waqum presents the images the headlines missed.
New in Ceasefire, Politics - Saturday, June 4, 2011 20:27 - 0 Comments
Special Report India: “progress” before people
This week, thousands of people in two rural districts of India’s eastern Orissa state are losing their homes and livelihoods, their land forcibly bought by South Korean steel mining giant POSCO after five years of Indian government deliberation. Juliet Whitley reports for Ceasefire.
Classical & Opera, New in Ceasefire - Friday, June 3, 2011 0:00 - 0 Comments
Opera Candide (Barbican)
In his latest review, Ceasefire's opera critic, Paul Guest, gives his verdict on a production of Candide at Barbican Hall.
