Has Goodluck given way to bad luck? Nigeria’s recent presidential election and what it means for Nigeria’s future
Nathaniel Robinson writes of Nigeria’s struggles with Boko Haram and a faltering economy; the question is: can democracy survive?
Tag Archives: violence
Do Kids Just Need A Smack?
The point is made for corporal punishment to be brought back into school and, potentially, universities
The Ghost of Bhindranwale
Gregory Pichorowycz looks at the 30th anniversary of Operation Blue Star, and the storming of the Golden Temple
‘Justice cannot be for one side alone’: putting “international” back into the International Criminal Court.
Phil Armitage argues that the International Criminal Court should be taking a much tougher and thorough stance to war crimes, to not only rid claims of racism and to bring justice to all those affected.
Prohibition Doesn’t Work. Just Legalize It!
In this article, Michael Gaffney looks at what can be done to address the failure of the War on Drugs.
An Open Letter to Dr Cornel West
An open letter to Dr Cornel West written by Katharine Jenkins regarding remarks about Julian Assange made in his speech to the University of Sheffield Students Union on 08/05/13.
What’s wrong with the international feminist anti-trafficking lobby?
Contemporary feminist activists and thinkers have been extremely successful at getting their voices heard on international stage, especially in negotiations on gendered violence. Nowhere has this been more evident than the strong anti-trafficking lobby. However this article argues that such voices have often misrepresented the issue in order to pursue problematic discursive strategies.
Lord Justice Leveson is Wrong on Social Media
James Donnelly examines the latest twist in media regulation to come out of the Leveson Inquiry