October 2009
The twentieth anniversary of the fall of communism - as system, ideology and strategic challenger to capitalism - is an appropriate moment to assess its legacy. But this must discard triumphalism, and be rooted in an awareness of communism's history, its myths, and its relation to capitalist modernity.
September 2009
European pressure over financial secrecy is obliging one of the continent's microstates to adapt. But there are voices in Andorra itself searching for a different role and identity.
April 2009
The contribution of Iraq's neighbours could be vital in turning uncertain progress into a definitive settlement of the country's conflicts.
