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Middle East
How the economic policies of a corrupt elite caused the Arab Spring
07 June 2011

Living standards in the region must rise if the political momentum is to be kept up.

The Staggers
Does the elimination of terrorist leaders always destroy their organisations?
09 May 2011

The decapitation strategy of killing Osama Bin Laden has severe limitations.

The Staggers
Is it better to let dictators retire in peace?
21 February 2011

The moral answer is obvious – dictators should be prosecuted – but granting amnesty has some advantages.

North America
Quantitative easing is not the Titanic
10 November 2010

A second round of quantitative easing could boost the US economy, help ordinary working Americans, and reduce Washington’s trade deficit.

UK Politics
The crafty political logic of the coalition’s war on universality
29 October 2010

Labour has to find a credible counterargument to defend this key progressive principle.

UK Politics
Why an immigration amnesty could benefit British workers
08 October 2010

An amnesty for illegal immigrants can help boost their income, reducing socio-economic disparities.

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