Five Years On: The Arab Spring – in Books
Five years on from the Tahrir Square uprising that shook the world in 2011, we are still debating…
Current Affairs
The Two Futures of the Arab World, An Essay By Tarek Osman
Five years since the Arab uprisings, a political, cultural and social battle is still raging across the Middle…
Myanmar Election 2015: Interview with Richard Cockett
‘These elections will be competitive, and a true test of the popular will in Burma.’ The long-awaited Myanmar…
Blood, Dreams and Gold: Burma’s Past Catches up with its Future
‘At one time Burma was a thriving and prosperous regional hub; the hope is that it can eventually…
Mullah Omar is Dead: Is it all Over for Taliban?
The recent official announcement of Taliban leader Mullah Omar’s death has excited widespread debate and speculation on what…
The South China Sea: A Review by Lyric Hughes Hale
The South China Sea is a marginal sea in geographical terms, but due both to its history and…
Philip Howard Asks: How Big is the Internet of Things?
Should we fear or welcome the internet’s evolution? How big will it get? Philip Howard, leading digital expert…
Hubris: The Dismal Science of Common Sense
The Great Financial Crisis of 2008 had large social and economic repercussions that left many asking why such a devastating event was not…
General Election 2015: Get Ready, Get Reading!
General Election 2015. Get Ready! Get Reading! The UK general election is fast approaching. Despite current Prime Minister…
Hard Times & Harder Choices
In 2008 the world was hit with a financial crisis so devastating it can only be compared to the…
Hard Times (Part 3): Aftermath
The economic consequences of the financial downturn that started in 2008 are well familiar – they were immediately…
Hard Times (Part 2): Recession
The economic consequences of the financial downturn that started in 2008 are well familiar – they were immediately…
Hard Times (Part 1): Inequality
The economic consequences of the financial downturn that started in 2008 are well familiar – they were immediately…
‘Ukraine’s Elections Pit Old Against New’ by Andrew Wilson
Following the recent Ukrainian elections, Andrew Wilson, Ukraine-iac and author of Ukraine Crisis, sets out what the results…
‘Ukraine Election: The Contenders’ By Andrew Wilson
In the lead up to the October elections in Ukraine our author and Ukraine-expert, Andrew Wilson, will give…