Trump promises politics in its naked form: the seizure of power for his clan, and be damned with all the rest. As the centre ground collapses, we must not cling to it.
Thoughts on the UK media's representation of the refugee crisis, from a day of action and protest in Calais on Saturday 19th September. In the midst of political maelstrom, migrants are fighting for their humanity along with their rights.
Westminster's pro-nuclear consensus is held together by irrational speculation about future threats. Trident must be decommissioned for the sake of life on our planet.
In a wide-ranging discussion, Kees van der Pijl delves into the interplay of power and economics in an era of "authoritarian capitalism".
The SwissLeaks scandal around the HSBC bank subsidiary there has highlighted how globalisation can facilitate tax-dodgers. Only a bright spotlight of information can deter them.
Europe and Russia share economic problems but also interests. A merged superbourse can be a giant step towards the future.
The close links between American surveillance of Africa and military facilities in England are revealed by campaigners working for non-violent social change.
The probable election victory of Béji Caid Essebsi is a vital moment in the pioneer country of the Arab revolts. It also reveals the scale of Tunisia's economic challenges.
The strength of the new jihadi movement is to link ideology and combat experience. The failures of its western enemy add fuel to its cause.
The wellbeing of outsourced workers in emerging countries is often linked to western ethical consumption but the aftermath of Rana Plaza has shown that union power at source is key.
Does the rise of non-western states such as China, India, South Africa, and Brazil threaten the dominant model of international politics?
World leaders say they are tackling multinational tax avoidance. If so, they must expand and deepen current reforms.
