David Cameron's Britain is getting cold feet about free movement of people. Is it really the EU bureaucrats who are anti-freedom?
Category: Political issues
Update on Ukraine and Thailand
Protests in Kiev and Bangkok show striking similarities in causes, tactics and development. But there's a vitally important difference in objectives.
Croats vote down same-sex marriage
A referendum in Croatia bans same-sex marriage, a result somewhat at odds with its recent membership of the European Union.
Uneasy times in Thailand
Anti-government protests continue in Thailand, where an elected government faces an opposition that seems to be giving up on parliamentary democracy.
More about Scotland
There's been plenty of discussion about the plan for an independent Scotland, particularly its place in the European Union.
Dealing with coup leaders – a lesson from Mali
Mali's government unexpectedly sends armed soldiers to arrest a former coup leader, something that probably should happen more often.
A blueprint for Scotland
Scotland will vote next year on whether or not to become an independent country. Most Scots aren't sold on the idea, but at least they'll know what they're voting for.
And now Illinois …
Same-sex marriage continues its run of success in the United States. It's not just the liberal fringe any more. Could drug legalisation go the same way?
Spain scores a win on Gibraltar
An EU ruling over the Gibraltar dispute gives Spain a victory but illustrates a general problem about regulating trade in a federal system.
Ukraine reaches a turning point
Relations between Ukraine and the European Union could take a major step forward next week. Or they might not.
The World is Not Enough 