Features

Could the next ‘cold’ war be a battle for control of the rapidly melting polar circle? Kyla Mandel reports.

Robert W Parenteau’s satirical look at true believers in the ‘free market’.

How foreign funds amplify hate in Uganda, by Patience Akumu.

His escape from fundamentalist schooling.

The upsurge of Hindu nationalism in India, by Urvashi Butalia.

Ziauddin Sardar on the various fundamentalisms on offer in Pakistan.

How do oppressive ideologies take hold despite the devastation they cause? Dinyar Godrej looks behind the news headlines.

For the women left behind in Kashmir's border villages, life has its own challenges, as Sofi Lundin discovers.

Daiva Repečkaitė reports on the rise of all things military in Lithuanian society.

How to get involved... and some inspiration from Spain.

Susan George tells a story that's beyond belief.

The financial lobby plugging the latest free-trade deal, discussed with Kenneth Haar.

Whistleblower Ian Taplin wonders what became of the rule of law.

A cautionary tale, illustrated by Kate Charlesworth.

Jack Rasmus reports on the world's creditor, increasingly engulfed by 'shadow' banks.

The megabanks and the mega-bonuses... facts and figures you should know.

Big private banks have been resurrected by the crisis they caused, says David Ransom.

Around the world people are mobilizing against biotech bullies.

For thousands of Peruvian children, daily life means working to help feed the family. Fernando Del Berro meets one of them.

Phil Chamberlain reveals the secret war between big business and union activists.