Politics
In Theory, New in Ceasefire, Politics - Friday, November 5, 2010 0:00 - 2 Comments
In Theory Behind enemy (thought) lines
In a new essay, political theorist Andrew Robinson looks at the arguments of the 'other side', that of policy makers and military planners. In particular, Robinson examines the establishment approach to one central concept: asymetrical war.
New in Ceasefire, North African Dispatches - Wednesday, November 3, 2010 0:00 - 5 Comments
North African Dispatches The “War on Terror”’s new frontier?
In this week's 'North African Dispatches' Kateb Salim looks at the emergence, and remarkably-swift growth, of 'Al Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb' (AQIM), highlighting the context surrounding the phenomenon, including US attempts to extend its 'war on terror' to the region. The months to come, he argues, might herald some crucial developments.
New in Ceasefire, South of The Border - Monday, November 1, 2010 0:00 - 0 Comments
South of the Border The view from Latin America
In the news this week in Latin America: Argentina mourns a former president, Brazil elects a new one and violence flares up in Honduras and Mexico. Ceasefire correspondent Tom Kavanagh delivers his weekly round up of what's been going on south of the border.
New in Ceasefire, North African Dispatches - Wednesday, October 27, 2010 0:00 - 6 Comments
North African Dispatches Africa’s Forgotten Colony
In a new column, 'North African Dispatches', Kateb Salim casts a light on the case of Western Sahara, Africa's last, forgotten colony. He traces the history of the region from Spanish colonialism to Moroccan occupation, and charts the tremendous obstacles in the path to freedom that the Saharawi people have faced over the past decades. Unless a just peace is found soon, Salim argues, the repercussions are bound to be disastrous for the region.
New in Ceasefire, Politics - Monday, October 25, 2010 0:00 - 0 Comments
South of the Border The view from Latin America
In the news this week in Latin America: Evo Morales visits Iran, Colombia offers sterilisation to anyone who wants it, Panama's failed attempt to escape and much more. Ceasefire correspondent Tom Kavanagh delivers his weekly round up of what's been going on south of the border.
Irish Times, New in Ceasefire - Sunday, October 24, 2010 16:31 - 4 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 a bombing at Ulster Bank, McGuiness's failure of irony, and Stormont caught burying bad news.
Diary of a Domestic Extremist, New in Ceasefire, Politics - Wednesday, October 20, 2010 11:42 - 0 Comments
Diary of a Domestic Extremist: The Final Cut?
The Con-Dem cuts, the latest attempt to dismantle the welfare state, will see massive, catastrophic changes to the social make up of the country. In his latest column, Mikhail Goldman says the fightback already under way can stop the unfolding disaster, but only through unity, courage and an awareness of past mistakes.
Modern Times, New in Ceasefire, Politics - Tuesday, October 19, 2010 22:30 - 1 Comment
Modern Times: Is the anti-deportation movement waiting for its Rodney King?
In this week's Modern Times column, Corin Faife looks at the case of Jimmy Mubenga, who died a few days ago during his attempted deportation as a result of excessive force. Faife reminds us that Mubenga's plea to his impassive fellow passengers, “what kind of people are you that do nothing?”, must act as a wake-up call to all of us.
New in Ceasefire, South of The Border - Monday, October 18, 2010 0:00 - 0 Comments
South of the Border The view from Latin America
In the news this week in Latin America: Chile celebrates a happy ending to the miners' saga, Chavez and Medvedev sign a nuclear agreement, catastrophic rains in Nicaragua and much more. Ceasefire correspondent Tom Kavanagh delivers his weekly round up of what's been going on south of the border.
New in Ceasefire, South of The Border - Monday, October 11, 2010 4:54 - 1 Comment
South of the Border The view from Latin America
In the news this week in Latin America: Argentina vents its anger at the IMF, an internet super cable to link Cuba and Venezuela, ousted Honduran president Zelaya speaks out, Dilma a step away from the Brazilian presidency and much more. Ceasefire correspondent Tom Kavanagh delivers his weekly round up of what's been going on south of the border.
