Controversy about James Cook offers a window into the way certain politicians can imagine themselves as supporters of national sovereignty while defending imperialism and colonialism.
Category: War and peace
A statue in Prague
Tales of an alleged Russian assassination plot in Czechia, possibly as revenge over a disputed war memorial.
Dynastic worries in North Korea
Talk of the succession to Kim Jong-un in North Korea reminds us of some of the problems of monarchical government.
It was a good idea at the time
When Israel eventually gets a new government, it will have to deal with a situation vis-a-vis the Palestinians that, despite appearances, has changed radically in the past decade.
October election roundup
Election news from around the world. This week Afghanistan, Tunisia, Mozambique and Austria.
Ethiopia’s reformer wins a prize
Ethiopia's leader is a worthy recipient of the Nobel peace prize, but there is a lot of work still to be done in his country and the region.
China, seventy years on
The Chinese Communist Party today celebrates 70 years of power as perhaps the most successful totalitarian movement of modern times.
The bridge at Montereau
It's a day for commemoration, since this is our thousandth blog post, and a murder in central France 600 years ago should not be forgotten.
Stalin’s choice
An ominous anniversary in Europe, in a year rather full of them. There may still be lessons to learn.
From Brisbane to Kashmir
The world may yet pay a dreadful price for having failed to address the issue of Kashmir when it might have been resolved peacefully.
The World is Not Enough 