Is Israel really to blame for Gaza's water shortages?
Israel has met and exceeded expectations in terms of the supply of water to the Palestinian people. So why are Palestinian and British politicians still playing politics with this issue?
- 13 February 2013
Time for the EU to rethink its Palestinian aid policy
It is time for the EU to consider a radical overhaul to its Palestinian aid policy. Demanding greater accountability for its money would be a good start
- 24 September 2012
Has Russia sold out Iran for a stake in Israeli gas?
Chief amongst the Kremlin's economic and political priorities is ensuring that Russia's vast energy resources help it to remain a global superpower
- 24 August 2012
Interview: "Sound science and good economics seem to have disappeared from British policy making"
The Commentator interviews Ambassador Alan Oxley on World Growth's new report indicating that the developing world is suffering due to groups such as WWF
- 8 August 2012
Gullible 20: How Argentina is making a mockery of the G20
Argentinian leaders have illustrated that a G20 nation can remain as such while continuing as a the epitome of reckless behaviour. Something needs to change
- 19 June 2012
Sign the petition: Stop British funding to Argentina
The British government must reclaim its portion of Argentinian aid money - you can help here
- 8 June 2012
No es Buenos Aires: Argentina's ambush of William Hague reveals hard truths
The Argentine ambush of William Hague was symptomatic of wider contempt emanating from Buenos Aires
- 2 May 2012
After Chavez: Venezuela should dismantle its military
After decades of waste, misery, and violence Venezuela is ready for bold leadership. Could this involve following in Costa Rica's footsteps and disbanding its armed forces?
- 1 May 2012
Want to help reduce global deficits? Make Argentina pay!
The global net loss from Argentina's shirking of responsibility is over $157bn
- 27 April 2012
Why do California academics want to keep Kosovo in the dark?
The World Bank is in danger of forgetting its remit. Letting Kosovo's economy grow is imperative.
- 19 March 2012
Why do we continue to panda to the WWF?
The latest embezzlement scandal will raise questions about how much we trust unaccountable NGOs with our money
- 23 February 2012
Elections in the Democratic Republic of Congo are a real opportunity
If the international community is to continue to invest large sums of money in the DRC and help the Congolese people, it must insist on responsible leadership and holding the new President to account
- 17 November 2011
Is Ireland’s Michael Higgins an economic illiterate or a cynical hack?
Maybe Mr. Higgins should spend a year or two living at 1985 living standards before he makes another dim-witted speech.
- 9 November 2011
What's holding the Third-World back? It’s the corruption, stupid.
Getting oil production back online, overcoming ethnic and inter-tribal rivalries, and safeguarding territorial integrity are all challenges ahead for Libya. But none are as big as the challenge to overcome corruption.
- 1 November 2011
The Roberto Mancini Doctrine: End Argentina’s free ride
Argentina’s sabre rattling and bellicose rhetoric towards British – and global – interests merit further attention. Like Roberto Mancini’s decision to finally suspend Tevez, there comes a point where action has to be taken to confront such behaviour.
- 30 September 2011
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