Europe Debate 2014
This is an open letter to Nick Clegg, following his debate with Nigel Farage on Wednesday, 26 March 2014. Clegg, on behalf of the Liberal Democrats, was arguing in favour […]
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Ukraine after Crimean Separation
The West has mishandled its relationships with Ukraine and with Russia. President Putin’s annexation of Crimea now looks irreversible – despite the West’s protests. The West appears impotent, whilst President […]
» Read moreThe Future of Ukraine
Introduction It isn’t easy to see how Ukraine’s future can now be determined by its people. By rejecting a negotiated peace-plan, the protesters in Maidan Square have inadvertently (but predictably) […]
» Read moreThe Chinese government is dissipating its legitimacy
If it is to retain its legitimacy, the Chinese government needs to change the way it responds to issues. Recent incidents, relating to corruption and freedom of speech, suggest that […]
» Read moreThe Politics of Immigration
The political posturing on immigration in Britain isn’t based upon detailed analysis of what would be best for the population. It is an example of the impact of pressure on […]
» Read moreThe US and Cuba
Both Americans and Cubans would benefit from a better relationship between their two countries – but Congress will probably prevent this, to judge by Republican reactions to Tuesday’s handshake between […]
» Read moreReducing Inequality
The Pope’s Exhortation (pp. 44-51) has highlighted the immorality of the growing inequality in today’s society. The content of his message should resonate with all Christians, not just Catholics, and […]
» Read moreIrresponsibility to Win an Election?
Voters should not reward political parties which show irresponsibility to win an election, as in recent Labour and Conservative examples PatternsofPower.org raises concerns when politicians act against the best interests […]
» Read moreIntervention in Syria is a Bad Idea
In response to contributors to Prospect Magazine who still advocate intervention in Syria on “moral” grounds, Hugh Winter submitted this comment: President Obama’s concept of a ‘surgical strike’ against Syria […]
» Read moreMansion Tax and Bedroom Tax
In The Telegraph, Boris Johnson described the proposed mansion tax as “viciously unfair” because it would levy a tax on people’s homes without taking account of their incomes. The tax […]
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