Reimagining a visionary democracy
With one eye on the next elections, it is tempting for an elected leader in a democracy to focus on the short term. Is it time to consider longer terms in office?
Read MoreWith one eye on the next elections, it is tempting for an elected leader in a democracy to focus on the short term. Is it time to consider longer terms in office?
Read MoreTighter security measures will not help to tackle a homegrown terror threat that has grown out of Britain’s military misadventures abroad and failed policies at home.
Read MoreThe enlarged EU spent 2007 searching for a raison d’etre, while Belgium struggled with its own identity crisis.
Read MoreFor world leaders with doubts about the need to ban cluster bombs, courageous survivors made a trip to Vienna to promote the cause.
Read MoreThe Sun is urging its readers to ‘say no to a United States of Europe’. But whatever the tabloids think, EU integration is good for Britain.
Read MoreThere are renewed hopes of an international treaty on cluster munitions – although the only way forward is to ban these devastating bombs.
Read MoreKhaled Diab gives up his electoral chastity and gets a taste of political participation with his first ever vote.
Read MoreKofi Annan would like the United Nations to become more like the FIFA World Cup. While there is something to be said for the beautiful game’s potential for uniting people and resolving conflicts bloodlessly, it might be premature to replace the UN with a football League of Nations.
Read MoreStaten worden opgeroepen technische bijstand te leveren aan landen die getroffen zijn door landmijnen. Maar de steun moet zich richten op mensen en ontwikkeling, niet enkel op technische gemakkelijkheidsoplossingen.
Read MoreHosni Mubarak dies suddenly in 2008 and the presidency is up for grabs, KM peers into the future…
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