Ukrainian Narratives
The recent talks in Minsk were reported in the West in terms of a conflict with Russia – as in this week’s Economist leading article, entitled “Putin’s war on the […]
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Greeks Need Relief, not Grexit
What is good for the Greeks would also be good for Europe. Although some level of austerity was needed across Europe, to reduce fiscal deficits, it has been carried out […]
» Read morePolitical Cynicism
The New Statesman this week noted that the major political parties are in a “conspiracy of silence”: failing to describe the impact of their proposed policies. Cynical politicians know that […]
» Read moreParty Positioning
Tactical Policy-Making: – As reported in The Guardian, “Ed Miliband has promised an immigration reform bill in the first few weeks of a new Labour government as he challenged the […]
» 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 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 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 […]
» Read moreProposed Intervention in Syria
There are obvious comparisons between the current considerations being given to intervention in Syria and the previous political processes which led to the NATO intervention in Kosovo in 1999 and […]
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