Is democracy reasonable and possible for the MENA region?

The latest podcast from Middle East and North Africa (MENA) analyst Dr Harry Hagopian looks at the prospects for democracy in a region battered by violence and conflict. The latest podcast from Middle East and North Africa (MENA) analyst Dr Harry Hagopian looks at the...

Statement on UK and drones from the Waddington Six

The Ministry of Defence (MoD) claims that UK operated armed Drones are mainly used for surveillance. However, Afghanis report civilian trauma at the constant droning sound and fear of being bombed by Drones. The Ministry of Defence (MoD) claims that UK operated armed...

Support ‘Songs from Soweto: an a cappella journey’

‘Songs from Soweto: an a cappella journey’ is a short music documentary depicting life stories of five musicians from the Soweto township. ‘Songs from Soweto: an a cappella journey’ is a short music documentary depicting life stories of five...

Anti-Roma prejudice and an unlikely prediction

Come January, the right-wing media in the UK might have some explaining to do. The Daily Mail (and their friends in UKIP and the Conservative right) have been telling us that Britain will be flooded by immigrants from Romania and Bulgaria, as the last restrictions on...

Care Bill: What support means for a severely disabled person

Today, Monday 16 December 2013, the Care Bill has its second reading in the Westminster parliament. Today, Monday 16 December 2013, the Care Bill has its second reading in the Westminster parliament. The reality is that cuts to council social care budgets have left...