Radical Democracy in Contemporary Times
The institutionalization of radical democracy, needs a hegemonic political formation committed to liberty and equality and the extension of political contestation into all spheres of society.
The 16th Non-Aligned Movement Summit: Beyond the Politics of Spectacle
The principled position of the Non-Aligned Movement on non-proliferation could be used productively to contain Iran’s nuclear weapons ambitions if this state does indeed have any.
Women on the Front Line and Other Equality Matters
During a recording of BBC Radio 4’s ‘Any Questions’ a question about the role of women in society and the armed forces sparked a lively debate.
Is Israel Becoming an International Pariah?
It is about time for another narrative which does not play up the fears of people, but which promotes their hopes. In a climate of hope, there is no place for pariahs, boycotts and old hatreds.
Is the Republican Party Doomed?
If the Republican Party does not alter its policy positions, particularly on immigration reform and social issues, it risks becoming a minority party for the foreseeable future.
Political Demography
Due to demographic change, all countries will be forced to deal with surging international migration as age and income imbalances drive people to seek work and escape from environmental crises or conflicts.
How to Promote a Perspicacious Intercultural Dialogue?
Rather than a “Clash of Civilizations”, Senghass argues there is a clash within civilizations and it should be met with a thoughtful and engaging dialogue that promotes peace and development.
Britain, the UK Independence Party and the EU
When the UK holds a referendum on the EU, the campaign will be tense and the country will probably vote to leave. Yet, this will not be due to the Eurosceptic rhetoric of Ukip.
Syria’s Agony: Situation and Outlook, Winter 2013
After two years of a crisis that has irrevocably changed the Levant, it is worth taking stock of regime and opposition, reviewing primary responsibility for the devastation, and assessing prospects, with or without intervention.
The Business of Ethics
One of the challenges of teaching politics in a business school is that the students generally arrive in class after years where they have been taught to chase profit. What students often lack, though, is a sense of business ethics.
