Politics
Articles about Politics, ordered by date. 
‘Not one step backwards!’
Argentina has come a long way in dealing with its past. But what of the present? Vanessa Baird takes a look at the state of human rights.
Facing the vultures
Argentina is not in the habit of being cowed by international pressure and financial big-hitters – or by proponents of austerity. Vanessa Baird reports.
A short history of coups, crises and Peronism
Argentina’s ups and downs since 1946.
Argentina’s challenge
Stormy time ahead in the world’s largest country. Are there lessons to be learned? asks Vanessa Baird.
Ken Loach: Bring back the Spirit of '45
The outspoken film director renowned for his social-realist directing style, his socialist beliefs, and for turning down an OBE, talks to Amy Hall.
Obama: a better adversary
It may seem counter-intuitive, but this is just one more reason for voting for Barack, says Mark Engler.
The gloves are off
The authorities are cracking down on dissent in Russia, writes Victor Sonkin.
Syria's Catch-22
The current conflict has deep and tangled roots, as Tam Hussein explains.
Does the government have the right to monitor private emails?
Surveillance expert Robin Tudge and Professor of Conflict Beatrice de Graaf go head-to-head - read their arguments and join the debate.
Being nice and doing good
Having opinions on social justice may seem like common sense so why does it incite people to shout in your face? wonders Josie Long.
Country profile: Zambia
Mary Namakando digs out facts and ratings on one of Southern Africa's most politically stable countries and probes President Sata's grapple with corruption.
The dirt on Teodoro Obiang
Time to take aim at the tyrannical President of Equatorial Guinea in this month's 'Worldbeater'.
Horror flick: Mrs T at the multiplex
Forget Scream, The Exorcist and Jaws: The nightmare on Downing Street is coming to a cinema near you.
Why America's 99% have rebelled
The majority has had enough, says Mark Engler.
Challenging the politics of paranoia
Cartoonist Polyp explores conspiracy theories and finds them not just dotty but dangerous.
Corporate Influence - The Facts
The facts and figures of party funding, lobbying and the big names involved.
The missing pieces
Is hell really other people? Vanessa Baird concludes with some sobering facts and reflections on equality.
The yuan plays the dollar
Egyptian economist Gouda Abdel-Khalek talks with Rowenna Davis about China’s political plays in the Middle East.
Financial meltdown and the Age of Possibility
As the empire of international finance collapses, David Ransom finds the chance to reset the compass towards democracy, equality and the survival of our planet.
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