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New in Ceasefire, Politics - Tuesday, December 11, 2012 0:00 - 0 Comments
Comment">At this week’s UN Conference, the stakes for the future of the Internet couldn’t be higher Comment
The UN's World Conference on International Telecommunications, which opened in Dubai on Monday, includes proposals aimed at greater control over the Internet by national governments. The implications for democracy, free speech and development in the Global South would be dire, argues Yassir Karooka.
Arts & Culture, New in Ceasefire, Theatre - Monday, December 10, 2012 0:00 - 0 Comments
Theatre">Review | Hero (Royal Court) Theatre
The Royal Court's new play 'Hero' is billed as an intricate and provocative take on modern attitudes to sexuality. Samuel A. crown, who didn't agree, explains why he left during the interval.
In Theory, New in Ceasefire - Friday, December 7, 2012 0:00 - 1 Comment
An A to Z of Theory">Jean Baudrillard: Catastrophe and Terrorism An A to Z of Theory
Baudrillard's theory of capitalism and resistance includes a novel account of system-collapse, and an unusual theory of the emergence of terrorism. In this week's column, Andrew Robinson explores these aspects of Baudrillard's theory, and their relationship to his call for the return of symbolic exchange.
New in Ceasefire, Politics - Thursday, December 6, 2012 0:00 - 16 Comments
Analysis">Unpicking the narratives: only by rejecting patriarchy and imperialism can we end war Analysis
In a world ravaged by violent oppression and conflict, Sofia Mason argues that only a defeat of both Imperialism and Patriarchy, by unmasking the narratives that justify them and organising our communities, can end global capitalism's logic of perpetual war.
New in Ceasefire, Special Reports - Wednesday, December 5, 2012 0:00 - 0 Comments
Special Report">Until Israel ends its blockade, Gaza’s underground tunnels remain a necessary lifeline Special Report
As the shortage of daily basic necessities worsens in the wake of Israel's latest attack, Alessandra Bajec reports from Gaza on the future of underground tunnels, the under-siege coastal enclave's main lifeline to the outside world.
New in Ceasefire, Politics - Tuesday, December 4, 2012 0:00 - 0 Comments
Comment">After the vote: Eight questions about Palestine Comment
On Thursday, the UN's General Assembly voted overwhelmingly for Palestine to join its ranks as an observer state. Although this victory is likely to change little to the Palestinians' daily reality of occupation, blockade and dispossession, Chris Doyle argues it raises a number of important and urgent questions.
Ideas, New in Ceasefire - Monday, December 3, 2012 0:00 - 2 Comments
Analysis">Despite Western complicity and Arab indifference, Bahrain’s revolution goes on Analysis
Nearly two years on from Bahrain's uprising, protests continue on a daily basis and human rights violations are rampant. Roshan Muhammed Salih argues the revolution has proven an inconvenient one not only for a complicit West but for the region's Sunnis too.
Ideas, New in Ceasefire - Sunday, December 2, 2012 14:46 - 1 Comment
Comment">Media Ethics: Leveson’s support for the Conscience Clause is a significant gain Comment
Donnacha DeLong, outgoing president of the National Union of Journalists, explains why one of the least noticed conclusions of the Leveson report, its support for the Conscience Clause, could prove a significant victory for ethical journalism.
New in Ceasefire, Special Reports - Thursday, November 29, 2012 22:47 - 7 Comments
Special Report">Beyond NUS? Last week’s student march could signal the dawn of a new movement Special Report
Last week, the National Union of Students organised a march that has since been heavily criticised for its lack of demands, turnout and action. Adam Elliott-Cooper reports for Ceasefire.
Interviews, New in Ceasefire - Thursday, November 29, 2012 12:25 - 0 Comments
Interview">Lindela Figlan of Abahlali baseMjondolo “The South African government does not respect its people” [Video] Interview
With the recent unrest in South Africa leading to state repression of striking miners, Ceasefire's Adam Elliott-Cooper caught up with Lindela Figlan, a leading organiser in one of the region's largest new social movements.
