Disagreement over words is surely to be welcomed in a pluralist intellectual and political culture. Why is neoliberalism so provocative? Why is it Blairites in particular that are so provoked?
“We need to call in question how, as a society, we allow our security and democracy to be defined.”
La irrupción de PODEMOS en el parlamento español es una bocanada de aire fresco para las izquierdas y para movimientos globales, que intentan replicar el fenómeno político nacido en España. English
Would a privatised Channel 4 continue to support innovative programming, the independent production sector and the creative economy?
Podemos’ bursting into Spain’s parliament is a breath of fresh air for the Left, and for the global movements seeking to replicate the Spanish political phenomenon. Español
Hans Blix ponders his long career in international politics and diplomacy, the state of the Middle East, and why he is an advocate for nuclear power. Interview.
Using natural language processing (NLP) techniques, we have analysed reactions to Cameron’s speech on Twitter, focusing in particular on the sensitive issue of intra-EU migration.
Tras tres años de confinamiento, y a pesar del deterioro físico y psicológico, Assange sorprende por su voracidad intelectual y capacidad de atención. Busca el apoyo de Argentina y el mundo. English
Confined in Ecuador’s embassy in London, Assange shows a patent physical and psychological deterioration. But with his intellectual appetite and attention span intact, he seeks international and Argentinean support. Spanish
The side effects of good intentions and tolerance can be more suffering. We must let our hearts set our goals, but use the mind to pursue them. Our former Editor-in-Chief, reflecting on rationality and the fallout of a TV-series. Archive: This article was first published on October 1, 2012.
We ignore what 2016 will bring about, but we want DemocraciaAbierta to become a helpful tool to engage in global debates and critical thinking, challenging assumptions about our democracies. Português. Español.