Politics
The Arab Spring… In a Nutshell
In the Arab World, 2011 has been the year of ash-sha’b as citizens continue to come together to defy danger and demand change. The fight for justice has been costly.
Catch Him If You Can (Or, Where’s Momo?)
Vogue Paris. I read it for the articles. And I heard from a reliable source that all the clues to finding Muammar Gaddafi – also known as Momo – are in there.
This Week in Europe
Setbacks for Nicolas Sarkozy, Vladimir Putin bids for presidency and the trial continues for Yulia Tymoshenko; we round-up the need-to-know news stories in Europe this week…
Point of View: Why Should We Care About Politics?
Looking at the system of so-called democracy and political participation in today’s Russia, we consider why it’s important to take an interest in politics…
Reader’s Block: This May Help You Understand The World
Looking for a book to really get into? Lawrence Potter’s foolproof guide to essential contemporary social and political issues is an informative, entertaining read.
The Day the Wall Went Up
50 years this month, the Berlin Wall was built; a fascinating and poignant radio documentary broadcast by the BBC World Service examines the human and emotional impact of the wall’s construction.
Ayaan Hirsi Ali: Islam, Sharia Law and Contradictions
A fierce critic of Islam, a feminist activist and the resident scholar for a right wing think tank; how does Ayaan Hirsi Ali reconcile these apparently contradictory stances?
Faith in Europe: Constitution and Controversies
Last month, we looked at the history of religions in Europe; this time we tackle the questions and controversies governing religion and politics across the continent today.
Hard Maths: Downturn, Development and Women
Is seeing women as a crucial part in solving the world’s worst poverty and health traps a net positive or negative? RIH takes a closer look at aid, women and the financial downturn.
Faith in Europe: Religion and Politics in Perspective
RIH looks at the struggle to find a balance between secularism and religious identity in Europe and the relationship between religion and politics.
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