The Arab Spring’s bottom line
The Arab uprisings are not just about democracy and dignity. But with domestic and global economic crises, how likely are they to deliver on bread and butter issues?
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Enemies like us
Had the threat from far-right extremists been taken more seriously, could the Norway tragedy have been averted?
Read moreMore to Sudan than meets the West’s eye
Despite its reputation for war and violence, there is more to Sudan than meets the West’s eye.
Read moreBy bread alone
The Egyptian government looks to overhaul its bread subsidy system, but experts warn of a possible popular backlash.
Read moreMaking globalisation pay
Big corporations are using the banking crisis as an excuse for exploiting cheap labour. Is it time for a global minimum wage?
Read moreThe wealth of nations revisited
Natural wealth is so undervalued that countries believe they are getting richer when they are poorer. Can economists see green beyond the greenback?
Read moreProfits of war
The economic rewards of peace are supposed to lure Israelis and Palestinians away from conflict. But what if war is its own reward?
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