The World Gives Israel The Green Light
The figures make for stark reading. In a little under a fortnight, Israel’s powerful military,…More
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Silver Linings In Short Supply
Amid continued violence, from the Holy Land to South Asia, 2008 was a year of…More
The Forgotten War
It spans nearly three decades of brutal conflict and occasional fragile peace, and has cost…More
The 10 Worst Cock-Ups Of 2008
1. Kevin Rudd's emissions reductions target As newmatilda.com's Anna Rose reported yesterday, Kevin Rudd's depressingly…More
All Roads Lead To Kashmir
It looks as though the road to the attacks in Mumbai last month originated in…More
Blinded By The Light
Obama knows he’s hot stuff. His victory in the lead-off Iowa caucuses on 3 January…More
Agreement In Iraq: SOFA So Good
It was widely anticipated that in its last days in office the Bush Administration would…More
An Economic Firewall Won't Stop This Crisis
In April this year, Ko Kyi Myint came home. After 18 years working abroad in…More
Don't Drop In On The Japanese Prime Minister
An odd event took place in the streets of Tokyo a few weeks ago. Angry…More
The Thai Crisis Is Set To Get Ugly
It may look like a typically Bangkok-style crisis, but the current political turmoil in Thailand…More