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New Clues to 1961 Death of Hammarskjöld

New Clues to 1961 Death of Hammarskjöld

New evidence of foul play in Hammarskjöld's death comes to light following South African newspaper story.
The London Conference on Somalia or, Alice in Wonderland goes Imperialist

The London Conference on Somalia or, Alice in Wonderland goes Imperialist

Gerard Prunier gives a frank report on The London Somalia Conference
The Politics of Justice in Gujarat

The Politics of Justice in Gujarat

Why India’s politicised judiciary struggles to deal with communal violence
Politics and Opposition in Kuwait

Politics and Opposition in Kuwait

Following Kuwait's recent election on 2 February 2012, what chance of genuine reform and change does the future hold?
Does Salman Rushdie Exist?

Does Salman Rushdie Exist?

Taking stock after Rushdie's non-appearance at the Jaipur Literary Festival
Islamism and the Arab Spring

Islamism and the Arab Spring

Why the West shouldn't be worried about the Islamist element of the Arab Spring.
China or Japan: Which Will Lead Asia?

China or Japan: Which Will Lead Asia?

Who will likely win the struggle between China and Japan for regional hegemony?
Pakistan-US Relations: A Rocky Marriage?

Pakistan-US Relations: A Rocky Marriage?

Making sense of Pakistan-US relations.
Kuwait's Tribal Primaries: Eroding an Older Order?

Kuwait’s Tribal Primaries: Eroding an Older Order?

'Tribal primaries' and what they might mean for the status quo in Kuwaiti politics.
Current Affairs

Kuwait and the Politics of Unsustainable Development

Recent spending increases in Kuwait highlight the difficulties faced by a government caught between short-term political expediency and longer-term sustainability.

The London Conference on Somalia or, Alice in Wonderland goes Imperialist

The London Conference on Somalia or, Alice in Wonderland goes Imperialist

Gerard Prunier gives a frank report on The London Somalia Conference

Politics and Opposition in Kuwait

Politics and Opposition in Kuwait

Following Kuwait’s recent election on 2 February 2012, what chance of genuine reform and change does the future hold?

Islamism and the Arab Spring

Islamism and the Arab Spring

Why the West shouldn’t be worried about the Islamist element of the Arab Spring.