In the wake of the unprovoked - and ultimately fatal - attack on bystander Ian Tomlinson at last week's G20, Daniel Read calls for an end to police brutality and the culture of police cover-ups.
James Suggett on the Venezuelan president's declaration of support for a worldwide disarmament campaign.
Garry Leech considers a worrying Washington initiative aimed at applying the disastrous 'Plan Colombia' counterinsurgency strategy to the battlefields of Afghanistan.
After a tumultuous few weeks in Israeli politics, Uri Avnery examines the worrying rhetoric emanating from the new administration.
Graham Smith, from the British campaign group Republic,on why republicanism matters.
Michael Prior examines the political crisis at the heart of the UK slowdown.
Matt Genner examines the impact of the dot com revolution on democratic debate and political activism.
Selina Larsen on the cosy relationship between the UK government and the international arms trade.
Tomasz Pierscionek spoke with prominent Israeli academic and activist Ilan Pappe.
Christopher Vasey on the Obama administration's new initiative to kick-start the US economy.