Libya Endgame Approaches
A recent spate of defections by high-ranking military personnel from the Libyan armed forces might…More
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Watching The South Explode
"It was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness, it was the…More
Glimpses Of Peace In Mindanao
In Quezón City, the capital of the Philippines until 1976, the calls for peace are…More
A Laissez Faire Attitude To S-xual Assault
Earlier this month, France woke to the astonishing news that Dominique Strauss-Kahn, head of the…More
Why Obama's Words Are Cheap
Forget about what he actually said. Imagine if US President Barack Obama said something like…More
Now It's Spain's Turn For Revolution
Madrid’s Puerta del Sol is the main square of the Spanish capital. It’s normally full…More
Running The Party Line In Syria
Before March 2011, the name Rami Makhlouf received scant mention in the English-language press. Then,…More
Top Bainimarama Officer Flees Fiji
In March, New Matilda reported on tensions within the Fiji military, noting that "Commodore Voreqe…More
Europe Imitates Eurovision
It’s not just pure kitsch. The Eurovision Song Contest (originally called the Grand Prix de…More
Ugandan Gay Hate Laws On The Line
If you’ve spent any time on social media over the last few days, chances are…More