Zuma's leadership: political expediency trumps the interests of South Africa
Dec 11, 2015 14:56 pm UTC| Politics
South African President Jacob Zumas decision to replace a finance minister who was widely respected with someone who is unknown has raised questions about his political acuity as well as his style of leadership. Thabo...
Europe and the Great Recession: is it a crisis wasted?
Dec 10, 2015 11:05 am UTC| Insights & Views Politics Economy
It is a common refrain of political strategists that you should not let a good crisis go to waste. Seven years on from the beginnings of the global financial crisis, we can make an assessment of whether that maxim was...
The 'Climate Games' aren't just activist stunts – they're politics beyond the UN
Dec 09, 2015 13:56 pm UTC| Insights & Views Politics
At the moment, most people interested in the politics of climate change (including me) are focusing on a small site in Pariss northern suburbs. This is where the COP21 negotiations are taking place. While to us this is...
Should voters care about candidates' religious views?
Dec 09, 2015 13:49 pm UTC| Insights & Views Law Politics
Religion is grabbing some of the biggest headlines in the current US presidential campaign. Weve heard a lot about what candidates like Donald Trump think about other peoples religious beliefs. But what about the...
Indonesia's struggle to end corruption is hitting snag after snag
Dec 09, 2015 13:23 pm UTC| Politics
The people of Indonesia had strong hopes that President Joko Widodo (or Jokowi, as hes known) would tackle Indonesias corruption problem. But over a year into his presidency, a Transparency International report suggests...
War of Words: Jeff Bezos V/S Donald Trump
Dec 09, 2015 05:32 am UTC| Politics
Earlier this week, Twitter became battleground for Donald Trump and Jeff Bezos. GOP presidential hopeful Donald Trumpsent out several tweets on Monday against Jeff Bezos and his company: The @washingtonpost, which loses...
A delicate political equilibrium will persist in Italy
Dec 08, 2015 23:04 pm UTC| Commentary Politics
The year ahead will likely be characterized by the same delicate political equilibrium as in 2015. Political risks are multiple, but still see the balance of forces tilted on Prime Minister Matteo Renzis side. This would...