Who wants to vote?

November 14, 2008 | People are voting more but enjoying it less. There is a voter fatigue in many countries. People are still interested in politics but they do not like politicians. Full article »

Posted by: Amanda Foxon-Hill at 9:44 PM Comment

Tags: law

Disarmament, Demobilization and Reintegration

November 14, 2008 | We have now a new set of initials to remember when we discuss international politics and the long search for peace: DDR. These initials stand for Disarmament, Demobilization and Reintegration. Full article »

Posted by: Amanda Foxon-Hill at 9:41 PM Comment

Tags: conflict, security

Austria's Government

November 14, 2008 | Every cloud apparently has a silver lining. This may be even true of the controversy surrounding the new Government in Austria. Full article »

Posted by: Amanda Foxon-Hill at 9:33 PM Comment

Biographer Scott Berg

November 14, 2008 | The academic year has started. School and university class rooms hum with lectures. But how many students will have truly memorable educational experiences? Full article »

Posted by: Amanda Foxon-Hill at 9:28 PM Comment

Tags: education, environment

The Fog Of War

November 13, 2008 | It is amazing how politicians are a lot smarter once they leave office than when they are in office. Perhaps being free of the institutional constraints enables them to think more clearly. Full article »

Posted by: Amanda Foxon-Hill at 11:39 AM Comment

Tags: America, conflict, Middle East

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World Trade Organisation

November 12, 2008 | There was chaos last week in Seattle, as the World Trade Organization tried to start a new round of negotiations. There was chaos both outside the conference centre and inside. Full article »

Posted by: Amanda Foxon-Hill at 9:03 PM Comment

Tags: America, economics, Europe

Australia's Economic Revolution

November 12, 2008 | The Telstra share offer closed yesterday. It was the largest share float in the world this year. Many Australians have now bought shares for the first time. Full article »

Posted by: Amanda Foxon-Hill at 8:59 PM Comment

Tags: Australasia, economics, sociology

Trade And Development Report

November 12, 2008 | The new century begins on a sour note: the world economy is deeply divided and unstable. The rich are getting richer and the poor are becoming more numerous. Full article »

Posted by: Amanda Foxon-Hill at 8:56 PM Comment

Tags: business, economics, sociology

Japans Teenagers

November 12, 2008 | Keizo Obuchi, the Prime Minister of Japan since July 1998, suffered a stroke last Sunday. The country now has a new Prime Minister. Mr Obuchi was a victim of the Japanese disease: over work. But it is possible that today's teenagers may not suffer from the same disease. Full article »

Posted by: Amanda Foxon-Hill at 8:53 PM Comment

Tags: Asia, health, sociology

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Japan and Nuclear Energy.

November 12, 2008 | The world's worst nuclear accident since Chernobyl in 1986 took place in Japan on September 30. Three people are seriously ill and there are concerns about the health of many other people. This is one of Japan's worst disasters of any type since 1945. Full article »

Posted by: Amanda Foxon-Hill at 8:48 PM Comment

Tags: Asia, business, environment, science