The formation of an official agency charged with helping Washington identify and address threats of atrocity around the world is notable. But the United States's own foreign-policy record raises serious questions over its likely impact, says Martin Shaw.
In his new book, Hamid Dabashi argues that the revolutionary uprisings across the Middle East have finally put an end to postcolonialism, and that we must now re-imagine the geopolitics of the region. He spoke to JP O’Malley about why the west is no longer a powerful construct; the role women will
The author is caught by his own consumption, and effects a narrow escape with the help of friends.
The Occupy Movement, according to the authors, is above all a call for America to return to its founding roots, working on behalf on all people and not just the wealthy, powerful and privileged.
Even if President Obama adopts a stronger-arm approach to domestic politics and demands legislative efficiency, the conflicts will simmer regardless, boiling over in some form or other by 2016.
Apparently his mother approves. She was “positively thrilled” by her son’s brief return to the stage courtesy of entrepreneur Dre Dre who forked out a considerable sum to fund the resurrection.
Jim Gabour recalls for us his own personal quest to become a home-owner and thus embody the 'American Dream'.
In Jordan, Iraqi refugees are commonly referred to as ‘brothers’ yet at the same time also suffer a variety of social stigmas. But do Ali and his family have a better chance, having worked for the coalition forces?
Yale's Singaporean adventure may still be going ahead, even after a faculty rebellion over the issue. But the vote really is a moment of institutional awakening against the sinister fusion of American and Asian models of state capitalism. That fusion threatens a civic-republican ideal that conserv
Taking the Occupy movement in Spain as a case in point, location, organisation and timing seem to be crucial when it comes to putting across a lasting message.
The international tensions around Tehran’s nuclear programme have eased as diplomatic talks are agreed. But the intensive planning in Israel for an assault on Iran continues. This makes it vital to understand the scale and probable consequences of a war.
