Could republicanism provide the model for a political economy that belongs to us all and works for the common good? OurKingdom and Politics in Spires’ new series explores this question, introduced here by its editor.
When the protest against a lecture by the controversial Islamist Bilal Philips risked being hijacked by Danish populist forces, it was a vivid reminder of what happens in practice, despite declarations by right-wing populist leaders.
The ambition of BBC Scotland has always been held back with the burden of 'looking both ways', with no ambiguity as to where the real power lies. Scotland needs its own 'Scotish Broadcasting Corporation' driven by courage, vision and leadership from the people.
Arab Awakening's columnists offer their weekly perspective on what is happening on the ground in the Middle East. Leading the week on the democratic rollback which has ignited Egypt's streets: The President and the fatal trilateral logic of US, Egyptian and Israeli relations
Bouazizi’s desperate act of self-immolation in response to his humiliation seems to be replicated once again under the rule of a legitimate government that came to power through the ballot box.
Morsi has shown that his policy on the Palestinians is no more imaginative than Mubarak-era policies and, partly as a result of US approval, he has undertaken a democratic rollback that has ignited Egypt’s streets.
Libyans asked for assistance during the revolution and they received it: the Syrian opposition has been asking for international assistance for eighteen months yet has received little or no response.
Jordan's allies have turned up the heat. The kettle is whistling, but has not boiled over.
It is reported that in Tunisia under Ben Ali, no prisoner died on hunger strike – some prisoners died under torture. This is a first.
The author takes us into the heart of a vivid and authentic-looking antebellum scene that may be coming to your screens soon
The notion of an end to corruption under the current system of government is a logical impossibility. Corruption is riven into the fabric of Chinese society.
