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Lessons from Libya – Democrats make for effective emperors

Gilbert Ramsay 31 August 2011 Lessons from Libya – Democrats make for effective emperors2011-08-31T14:01:03+01:00 Environment No Comment
You have to hand it to Obama. The man is a smooth operator. When he got into power, Republicans threw up their hands in horror at the prospect of a…
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No shock doctrine for Libya

Adam Ramsay 22 August 2011 No shock doctrine for Libya2011-08-22T17:12:21+01:00 *Rights & Democracy* 3 Comments
To say that the West's involvement in Libya was all about oil was always far too simplistic. For any country to commit military force, a number of people must conclude…
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3 things we’ve learnt on Libya

Adam Ramsay 19 March 2011 3 things we’ve learnt on Libya2011-03-19T19:55:03+00:00 *Rights & Democracy* 20 Comments
1) This isn't just a No Fly Zone. Today, there have been reports of French planes bombing Libya, and firing from the air at tanks. So, the first thing that…
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Libya – time for Egypt to step up?

Bright Green Editors 16 March 2011 Libya – time for Egypt to step up?2011-03-16T12:15:40+00:00 *Rights & Democracy* 9 Comments
by Gilbert Ramsay There are occasions when world events seem to laugh at pure political principles. There certainly aren't as many as there seem to be. Often our politicians and…
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The vulnerability of power – on Gaddafi, Mubarak, and the USA

Adam Ramsay 25 February 2011 The vulnerability of power – on Gaddafi, Mubarak, and the USA2011-02-25T11:00:59+00:00 1 Comment
The vulnerability of power always amazes us. When the icons of strength crumble, we are forever astonished. From the fall of the Berlin Wall and Soviet Union to the fall…
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