The Russian Bear and Information War
August 22, 2008 12:00 am Leave your thoughtsVictor Petroff asks: Was the recent conflict between Russia and Georgia really the obvious battle of good vs. bad the media storm might have led us to think it was?
Victor Petroff asks: Was the recent conflict between Russia and Georgia really the obvious battle of good vs. bad the media storm might have led us to think it was?
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A new report asks serious questions about the UK's relationship with the Uribe regime in Colombia.
Twelve months on from the beginning of the current economic crisis, Socialist Appeal's Michael Roberts examines the causes and effects of the so-called "Credit Crunch".
George Monbiot on Julie Burchill's ill-informed diatribe against environmentalists.
James Suggett reflects on Bolovian President Evo Morales's referendum victory.
Another state-sponsored political assasination in Colombia.
Fred McDowell on the rise of outsourcing in the UK's public services.
George Monbiot on why we should all support this week's Climate Camp demonstration.
James Suggett on Venezuela's increasing influence in economic policy across the South American continent.