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The Philosophy of Cant

Europe wrecked the world trade talks, but it may accidentally have forced the poor world to assert its power. Final installment of the series on trade.

Whose Side Are You On?

Some of those calling for changes in the way we trade are working against the interests of the poor. This is the second of a three-part series on trade.

Le Monde, C’est Nous

At the world trade summit next week, the rich world will ensure that the poor world stays that way. This is the first of a three-part series on trade

Stealing Nations

The International Monetary Fund does not make its “mistakes” by accident.

Driven Out of Eden

Our quest for Paradise always appears to result in eviction or genocide

Fake Patriots

Why does the right refuse to see that US power has become a threat to our sovereignty?

Shadow of extinction

Only six degrees separate our world from the cataclysmic end of an ancient era

Diary

On becoming a bilious old git.

Seize the Day

Our task is not to overthrow globalisation, but to use it as a vehicle for the first global democratic revolution.

Poisoned Arrows

An investigative journey through the forbidden lands of West Papua

Let’s Do a Monsanto

The government doesn’t really want the GM debate it’s just launched, but let’s give it one anyway

Blair Trashes Africa

Tony Blair has just ensured that Europe and the US continue to promote famine.

Enslaved by Free Trade

The West became rich by ignoring patent rules and protecting its industries. Poor countries should be allowed to do the same.