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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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Happy Armed Forces Day

Alasdair Thompson 25 June 2011 Happy Armed Forces Day2011-06-25T10:00:51+01:00 *Rights & Democracy* No Comment
UK fatalities Iraq: 179 UK fatalities Afghanistan: 374 US fatalities Iraq: 4463 US fatalities Afghanistan: 1663 Iraqi fatalities: 100,000+    (perhaps as high as a million) Afghan fatalities: 10,000+ (No…
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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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Privatising profit and socialising risk

PeteSpeller 1 March 2011 Privatising profit and socialising risk2011-03-01T08:00:54+00:00 No Comment
This is essentially the modus operandi of the modern western government: to promote the interests of corporate gloabalisation and to offload the risks onto the people. This has manifested itself…
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Video – Caroline Lucas attacks Cameron’s gunrunning trip

Bright Green Editors 25 February 2011 Video – Caroline Lucas attacks Cameron’s gunrunning trip2011-02-25T17:27:30+00:00 2 Comments
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Caroline’s Speech: we are ready to fight these cuts

Adam Ramsay 25 February 2011 Caroline’s Speech: we are ready to fight these cuts2011-02-25T15:17:58+00:00 1 Comment
Lucas slams cuts and privitisation Caroline Lucas has addressed Green Party spring conference today by slamming the government over spending cuts and privatisation. Calling the Green Party "the true opposition…
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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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Let’s stop backing dictators

Bright Green Editors 22 February 2011 Let’s stop backing dictators2011-02-22T08:30:09+00:00 Global 8 Comments
By Rupert Read It is time for Britain to decisively change course, and abandon its support for Middle Eastern and North African rulers (including those of Bahrain, Djibouti, Yemen and…
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