Now we know: Thatcher shut down debate on Trident. Will the coalition follow course?
Kate Hudson of CND reveals what 1981’s cabinet papers show about Mrs Thatcher’s determination to secure Trident over the objections of her own party.
Yearly Archives: 2012
How does Northern Ireland achieve reconciliation in 2012?
Ed Jacobs looks at 2012 for Northern Ireland, exploring h ow Northern Ireland achieves reconciliation in 2012.
Robin Hood Tax gains momentum – on the continent
Tony Burke writes about the calls from a leading German Trade Unionist to introduce a Robin Hood tax in Germany, and to deal with the discrepancy between taxes on earned and unearned income.
Rip-off Britain: Our train fares are triple those on the continent
Sophie Allain reveals the shocking disparity between British fares and those in the continent.
2011 will go down in history – but what does 2012 have in store?
After an incredible 2011 internationally, Luke Bozier looks ahead to the key figures and events that will shape the world in 2012.
Syria: When will the West act?
With each passing day, at the dawn of 2012, the future for Syria looks ever bleaker, with President Bashar al-Assad becoming ever more brutal, writes Shamik Das.
Get ready for USA 2012: Here are the five best videos from 2011
Here are the best videos from the 2011 run-up to the 2012 US Presidential election.