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Nowhere To Turn: The Eviction of Burma’s Minorities
The by-election victory of Aung San Suu Kyi last year promised much hope for Burma. Since then, and with pressure from the international community, the government of Thein Sein has been slowly forthcoming with reforms. However,...
Raising the Minimum Wage: Will it Work?
A recent proposal by George Osborne to increase the National Minimum Wage (NMW) has had a positive reception amongst politicians and the public alike. The plans include raising the minimum wage to £6.50, a 3% increase from the...
Obama, Climate Change, and the Keystone XL Pipeline
There is growing pressure on President Obama to reject the Keystone XL pipeline extension, which, when complete, will transport crude oil from tar sands in Alberta down to various refineries in the United States. On February ...
COP18: Doha, a process win that won’t solve climate change
Developing countries fear that the latest climate change agreement could be just another empty promise. Climate change negotiations have concluded in Doha, Qatar as the ‘Doha Gateway’ was passed within minutes and with much...
Getting That Sinking Feeling: Kurdish Culture and the Demise of Hasankeyf
Located 73 miles to the south west of Lake Van in Eastern Turkey, Hasankeyf is a photogenic village consisting of farmers and traders catering to a predominantly tourist crowd on the southern banks of the Tigris River. Turning ...
Obama 2016, China and the Middle East
With a dramatic campaign brought to an end, it is reasonable to let loose and celebrate the second term of the 44th president of the United States. Yet, behind the stunning smile and the theatrical performances, Obama’s to do...
