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Interview: Arundhati Roy

Syed Hamad Ali — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 11:42:40 GMT

The controversial author speaks to newstatesman.com about India and Kashmir and her view that even if he's elected Barack Obama will govern like just another white man

Boris keeps Turks waiting

Syed Hamad Ali — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 12:02:58 GMT

Ankara's man in London explains why his country's place is at the heart of Europe and how after all that talk of Turkish roots Boris still hasn't found time to meet him

In the footsteps of Genghis Khan

Syed Hamad Ali — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 11:52:36 GMT

The Mongols once conquered vast swaths of Asia and Europe. These days the country's jovial new ambassador in London is more interested in sampling the ales at the Tavern Goat

Tajikistan's man in London

Syed Hamad Ali — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 10:21:13 GMT

Tajikistan's first ever ambassador to the UK, Erkin Kasymov, says that before 9/11 the international community did not pay attention to his region. Syed Hamad Ali finds out more about the central Asian republic

Who recognises Kosovo?

Syed Hamad Ali — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 15:25:37 GMT

Kosovo's declaration of independence happened months ago but many countries have yet to recognise its new status as a nation in its own right

10 worst by-elections

Syed Hamad Ali — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 17:37:14 GMT

In the wake of Labour's shock Glasgow East defeat to the SNP we look at some of the worst by-election defeats...

Pakistan's dreamer

Syed Hamad Ali — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 10:08:52 GMT

Imran Khan's aspiration to build Oxbridge in Pakistan is seen by his detractors as mere idealism in a nation facing growing militancy. But many are drawn to the cricket legend's vision