Politics
New in Ceasefire, Politics - Wednesday, December 21, 2011 12:00 - 3 Comments
Comment">Why aren’t we re-nationalising British railways? Comment
This week's sharp increases in UK rail fares provide yet another reminder of the monumental failure of the privatisation project. And yet, as Musab Younis points out, the obvious solution, re-nationalisation, continues to be unmentionable.
Letters from Brussels, New in Ceasefire - Wednesday, December 14, 2011 8:52 - 0 Comments
Letters from Brussels">Police crackdown on Congolese election protesters Letters from Brussels
For the past few days, protests held by Brussels' Congolese community against last week's DRC presidential election results have met with a heavy-handed police crackdown, leaving many injuries and arrests. Emily Macintosh reports.New in Ceasefire, North African Dispatches - Wednesday, December 7, 2011 7:32 - 1 Comment
North African Dispatches">Will The Arab Spring Bring North African Unity? North African Dispatches
In the first of a two-part series examining the likely effects of the 2011 Arab uprisings on the prospects for closer African unity, Kateb Salim reviews the obstacles and openings facing Pan-Maghreb integration.
New in Ceasefire, Politics - Sunday, December 4, 2011 19:26 - 0 Comments
Comment">The US debacle at UNESCO must be corrected Comment
In an exclusive comment piece, James Early, Director of Cultural Heritage Policy at the Smithsonian Institution, argues that the US decision to cut UNESCO funding over Palestinian membership is highly damaging to the US arts and science community, and should be vigorously challenged.
New in Ceasefire, Politics - Tuesday, November 29, 2011 11:20 - 1 Comment
Comment">On the Arab Revolution: between the historical leap and laments for an extinct past Comment
In a new exclusive comment piece, Dyab Abou Jahjah argues that it is only through new paradigms and ideas, rather than discredited notions and stale clichés, that we can fully understand the Arab Revolution.
New in Ceasefire, Politics - Monday, November 21, 2011 20:47 - 2 Comments
Special Report">Is Russia ready for its own Spring? Special Report
On December 4 Russians will go to the ballots to elect their representatives to the Duma, with the Presidential elections set for March 2012. But with the results of both rounds already obvious, could disillusion with a broken system eventually turn into an Arab-style revolution? Franco Galdini reports from St Petersburg.
New in Ceasefire, North African Dispatches - Wednesday, November 16, 2011 10:38 - 7 Comments
North African Dispatches">(Arab) Woman’s Hour? North African Dispatches
In his latest column, Kateb Salim argues the Arab Spring could present a perfect opportunity for women across the Arab world to achieve a long-overdue breakthrough in their fight for equality.
New in Ceasefire, Politics - Friday, November 11, 2011 11:57 - 2 Comments
Analysis">IAEA Iran report: “game changer” or “more of the same”? Analysis
The latest report from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) on Iran's nuclear programme has led to a predictable storm of media speculation and political reactions. Stefan Simanowitz takes a look at the report's likely impact and repercussions.
New in Ceasefire, Politics - Friday, November 4, 2011 7:33 - 5 Comments
Comment">Israel, Occupied Palestine and Apartheid: John Dugard responds to Richard Goldstone Comment
Earlier this week, in a New York Times op-ed, Richard Goldstone denounced those comparing Israeli state policies to apartheid South Africa. He singled out for criticism the Russell Tribunal on Palestine, due to start its South Africa session on Saturday. In an exclusive essay, renowned legal scholar and former UN Special Rapporteur on the Occupied Territories John Dugard responds.
New in Ceasefire, North African Dispatches - Thursday, November 3, 2011 12:00 - 1 Comment
North African Dispatches">US vs UNESCO: A crack in the wall North African Dispatches
In this week's column, Kateb Salim reflects on the context and repercussions of the Palestinians' successful bid to join UNESCO.
