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Confessions of a Blairite spin doctor

Published on: 13 February 2010

Written by: Nicholas Jones All articles by Nicholas Jones

As the BBC political correspondent, Nicholas Jones incurred Alastair Campbell’s enmity by objecting to his underhand...
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AV is no foolish crusade: response to Stuart Weir

Published on: 12 February 2010

Written by: Andy White All articles by Andy White
Published in: openDemocracyUK
The SNP comes back down to Earth: Nicola Sturgeon and how we do our politics

Published on: 12 February 2010

Written by: Gerry Hassan All articles by Gerry Hassan
Published in: openSecurity
MI5 denies withholding evidence on torture victim

Published on: 12 February 2010

Written by: Oliver Scanlan All articles by Oliver Scanlan

The director general of MI5 writes an impassioned defence of his service, denying allegations of lying to...
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Changing politics

Published on: 12 February 2010

Written by: Dolan Cummings All articles by Dolan Cummings

Pledges for Progress from the Institute of Ideas
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Russian Reform at a Turning Point

Published on: 12 February 2010

Written by: William Courtney All articles by William Courtney

Written by: Denis Corboy All articles by Denis Corboy

Written by: Kenneth Yalowitz All articles by Kenneth Yalowitz

Much of Russian history is characterized by pendulum swings between orthodoxy and reform to overcome backwardness....
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Why democracy matters to pensioners

Published on: 11 February 2010

Written by: Dot Gibson All articles by Dot Gibson

With the general election in sight, party leaders, aware of popular disquiet, are increasingly keen to present...
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Moscow protests: Groundhog Day in Triumfalnaya Square

Published on: 11 February 2010

Written by: Tanya Lokshina All articles by Tanya Lokshina

Tanya Lokshina, Russia researcher for Human Rights Watch, attended a recent demonstration in her professional...
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Nigeria needs more than Goodluck to avert crisis

Published on: 11 February 2010

Written by: Josephine Whitaker All articles by Josephine Whitaker

Nigerian Vice-President Goodluck Jonathan named acting president in bid to resolve crisis. Claims emerge of...
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Brown's AV push is a foolish crusade

Published on: 11 February 2010

Written by: Stuart Weir All articles by Stuart Weir

Brown's push for a referendum on the AV voting system is a cynical move that will set back the cause of reform.
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Another voting system to wrap your brains around: MC-FPTP

Published on: 11 February 2010

Written by: David Rickard All articles by David Rickard

David Rickard proposes a Multi-Candidate First Past the Post system
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Deliberation – Lessons from Brazil

Published on: 10 February 2010

Written by: Andrea Cornwall All articles by Andrea Cornwall

By giving people permission to dream, space to debate, chance to learn, opportunities to contribute to righting...
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Operation Moshtarak a crucial test for Obama's Afghan war strategy

Published on: 10 February 2010

Written by: Rukeyya Khan All articles by Rukeyya Khan

Operation Moshtarak a crucial test for Obama’s Afghan war strategy. Protestors clash in Sri Lankan capital....
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Marriage's lost benefits: tax credits and election promises

Published on: 10 February 2010

Written by: Simon McMahon All articles by Simon McMahon

British conservatives claim that the tax system penalises marriage and that this is responsible for social break...
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Ukraine: Yanukovych’s limited mandate

Published on: 10 February 2010

Written by: Oleksandr Sushko All articles by Oleksandr Sushko

Ukraine is a diverse nation with a strong civil society. This could restrain a potentially authoritarian political...
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Constitutional crumbs from the Prime Minister are not enough

Published on: 9 February 2010

Written by: Anthony Barnett All articles by Anthony Barnett

Gordon Brown's plans for a 'sovereignty of the people' and electoral reform should not be taken at face value (from CiF)
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France approves sale of high-tech warship to Russia

Published on: 9 February 2010

Written by: Dries Belet All articles by Dries Belet

International concern about sale of French amphibious warship to Russia. US aims for new sanctions on Iran “within...
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Let them claim immunity!

Published on: 9 February 2010

Written by: John Jackson All articles by John Jackson
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Likely Yanukovych victory alters the balance of power in eastern Europe

Published on: 8 February 2010

Written by: Maddy Fry All articles by Maddy Fry

Yanukovych victory may redraw spheres of influence in eastern Europe. Afghan police detained after killing of...
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A Soldier's Tale 6: new beginnings? Perhaps!

Published on: 8 February 2010

Written by: Tolya's Letters All articles by Tolya's Letters

Conscript Tolya has been moved again, this time to a show regiment. Life suddenly looks rather better, but is it for real?

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