On the eve of a ninth round of UN-sponsored negotiations, Stefan Simanowitz assesses the chances of a resolution of the conflict in Western Sahara.
Magazine
Rich London, poor London – a tale of two cities
What would Charles Dickens, born 200 years ago this week, make of Britain’s inequality in the 21st century? wonders David Hewitt.
- David Hewitt
- Web
- 7 Feb 2012
‘London should not have Dow’s toxic legacy on its conscience’
‘Ethics tzar’ Meredith Alexander explains why she resigned from the London Olympic committee
- Jack Laurenson
- Web
- 6 Feb 2012
US drones invade Iraqi skies
When is a US troop pullout not a pullout? asks Felicity Arbuthnot.
- Felicity Arbuthnot
- Web
- 3 Feb 2012
Letter from Cairo
The future is unknown, but we can learn on the job, says Maria Golia.
- Maria Golia
- Issue 449
- 31 Jan 2012
‘Democracy does not apply to Aboriginal people’
To mark Australia Day on 26 January, Christoph Behrends talks to Aboriginal rights activist Michael Anderson about past and current struggles.
- Christoph Behrends
- Web
- 25 Jan 2012
Blogs
What next after Occupy LSX?
Look out for Occupy 2.0! Vanessa Baird on a movement that won’t lie down and die
- Vanessa Baird
- 10 Feb 2012
Podcast: London Occupiers
Five longstanding members of Occupy London discuss the future of the movement after the evictions expected next week.
- Nyan Storey
- 10 Feb 2012
Iranian oil embargo has a nasty ripple effect
Dependent on oil from Iran, but with the US its largest trading partner, Sri Lanka is stuck between a rock and a hard place, reports Lasanda Kurukulasuriya.
- Lasanda Kurukulasuriya
- 9 Feb 2012
Help President Nasheed of the Maldives!
President and climate movement ally Mohamed Nasheed has been ousted in a military coup. 350.org has set up a petition to put pressure on key international politicians to act.
- Jo Lateu
- 8 Feb 2012
Rape at the border: how immigration officials are abusing women in Zimbabwe
Cross-border trade is a risky business for women, as Mgcini Nyoni witnesses.
- Mgcini Nyoni
- 8 Feb 2012
A bride burnt every hour: the horror of dowry deaths
So why aren’t Indians up in arms about it? Time to name and shame, says Mari Marcel Thekaekara.
- Mari Marcel Thekaekara
- 7 Feb 2012





