April, 2013
Ideas, New in Ceasefire - Monday, April 29, 2013 15:02 - 16 Comments
Analysis | The Arms Trade Treaty: A historic and momentous failure
Earlier this month, the UN’s adoption of an Arms Trade Treaty was celebrated as a historic success by Amnesty and Oxfam. Yet many campaigners now believe it could do more harm than good. Kirk Jackson reveals how a treaty that never seriously threatened the arms trade was critically weakened at the UN, and how it could actually benefit the arms industry and powerful arms-selling states.
New in Ceasefire, Politics - Friday, April 26, 2013 14:44 - 5 Comments
Comment | The Armenian Genocide: our battle for recognition and against denial continues
This week, Armenians worldwide commemorated their great national tragedy, the Armenian genocide of 1915. Robert Kazandjian explains why the battle to have this episode recognised matters.
Ideas, New in Ceasefire - Thursday, April 25, 2013 0:00 - 1 Comment
Special Report | Lords Vote: Will peers vote to protect the NHS, or their pockets?
As the House of Lords prepares to vote on crucial legislation that could change the face of the NHS forever, campaigners are urging Peers to oppose the government's privatisation drive. The only problem: over 140 Lords have recent or present financial links to the private healthcare industry. Andrew Robertson reports for Ceasefire.
New in Ceasefire, Reflections - Wednesday, April 24, 2013 0:00 - 1 Comment
Reflections | Anthem for a Lost Narrative: On Thatcher’s ‘Emotional Household’
In the ongoing debate over Thatcher's legacy, there is a danger of simplifying Thatcherism to a point where it seems more substantial, unique and monolithic than it ever was. In fact, Thatcherism was far less articulate and more opportunistic and improvised than is now claimed, argues Roger Bromley in his latest column.
Interviews, New in Ceasefire - Tuesday, April 23, 2013 21:06 - 17 Comments
Interview | Daniel Trilling: On race, class and ‘Bloody Nasty People’
In a Ceasefire special on St. George's Day, Symeon Brown interviews Daniel Trilling, New Statesman Associate Editor about his latest book, Bloody Nasty People, and the wider debate over the far right, class and British identity.
Books, New in Ceasefire - Monday, April 22, 2013 15:17 - 60 Comments
Books | Review | Slouching Towards Sirte: NATO’s War on Libya and Africa by Maximilian Forte
In his Ceasefire review, Dan Glazebrook examines Maximilian Forte's withering indictment of liberal humanitarianism and its collusion in imperialist designs on Africa, as seen in NATO's Libya campaign of 2011.
New in Ceasefire, Notes from the Margins - Friday, April 19, 2013 4:51 - 1 Comment
Notes from the Margins | Three Cheers for Hsiao-Hung Pai
In his latest column, Matt Carr celebrates the brilliant investigative journalism of the Taiwan-born reporter Hsiao-Hung Pai and her new book on Chinese rural migration.
Ideas, New in Ceasefire - Thursday, April 18, 2013 15:54 - 11 Comments
Comment | New struggles, new unions? On the Pop-Up Union at Sussex University
Mark Bergfeld welcomes an innovative trade union tactic pioneered by workers fighting privatisation at Sussex University
New in Ceasefire - Wednesday, April 17, 2013 19:58 - 0 Comments
Special Report | Worldwide protests mark day of solidarity with Palestinian political prisoners
Today, events took place across the globe in solidarity with Palestinian political prisoners. Amna Khan reports on the protests and the context behind the issues.
New in Ceasefire, Special Reports - Sunday, April 14, 2013 14:21 - 9 Comments
Special Report | World Social Forum 2013: An Algerian Perspective
Two weeks ago, thousands of activists gathered in Tunis for the 2013 edition of the World Social Forum, the first time the landmark global event was held in an Arab country. Meriem Ais, Ali Meziane and Amine Mouffok report for Ceasefire on their WSF experience, particularly on the Algerian presence - and absences - at the event and what this presages for the future.
