Opinion: It’s time the EU faced its inner demons
The Eurozone has returned to growth, but it is still suffering from serious internal problems and needs significant reforms.
Brexit & Foreign Policy
Opinion: Miranda’s detention is latest abuse of draconian legislation
The nine hour detention of the partner of a UK journalist should be troubling for many reasons, but first and foremost because it was done using terrorism legislation.
Opinion: Islamic Apostasy Laws – A Big Disgrace in the 21st Century
Nahla Mahmoud writes about apostasy laws around the world, what they are and why they shouldn’t exist in the twenty-first century.
A boycott would significantly damage Putin’s prestige
A boycott of the games would cause major embarrassment, even for Russians who sympathise with Putin.
It’s time for Spain to grow up and accept the will of the people of Gibraltar
Does Spain really need another territory that doesn’t want to be Spanish?
From West Wing to West Bank: progress on Israel Palestine talks
This week the effort to get the two sides of the Israeli Palestinian conflict negotiating again paid off.
Zimbabwe 2013: Elections and legitimacy
Zimbabwe will hold presidential and parliamentary elections on 31 July 2013.
Why Israeli-Palestinian talks could succeed
Whilst it is easy to rattle off reasons why things won’t work out in the Israeli-Palestinian peace process, it is important not to overstate these, nor to lose sight of factors which could play in favour of a successful outcome
Fight Your Own Battles: Should Foreign Powers Stay Out of the Middle East?
The most recent Versus debate from Intelligence Squared and Google+.
Welsh faith leaders say no to nuclear
The Western Mail is today reporting that a number of faith leaders in Wales are calling on the UK government to scrap the country’s nuclear deterrent altogether.