International politics
Issue 167 February 2010
The struggle for Iran's soul
27th January 2010 - Issue 167
As the opposition protests continue, the country is finding itself increasingly torn between conflicting views of what it means to be an Iranian and a Muslim
Comment (0)Issue 166 January 2010
Volcker's return
27th January 2010 - Issue 166
More than anyone, Paul Volcker created the modern banking world. Now he may be about to revolutionise it again—but this time from the left
China's rough injustice
27th January 2010 - Issue 166
The execution of Akmal Shaikh completely undermines the idea that economic success brings with it social and political liberalisation
Issue 165 December 2009
The mother of all paradoxes
27th January 2010 - Issue 165
Stronger maternity rights can help mothers, but they will hurt employers and women in general
How green are your beans?
27th January 2010 - Issue 165
Supporting Kenyan vegetable growers is more important than obsessing about buying British
The price of peace
27th January 2010 - Issue 165
Avoiding failure in Afghanistan means embracing its patronage politics—bribes and all
Issue 164 November 2009
So, what's the big plan?
27th January 2010 - Issue 164
One year on, Obama's foreign policy seems to be vacillating—allies both at home and abroad are proving uncooperative
How power changed a president
27th January 2010 - Issue 164
A year after his election, Obama's promise of change remains unfulfilled, and his country as divided as ever. But he could yet be one of the greatest presidents America has ever had
Issue 160 July 2009
Fathoming financial failure
27th January 2010 - Issue 160
Two impressive books on the financial crisis shed some light on its causes. Yet questions of blame and consequence are still being skirted
China's naval gazing
27th January 2010 - Issue 160
Europe and America can no longer afford to ignore China's increasing influence in the Indian Ocean










