The Holy Land
December 6, 2015 12:00 am Leave your thoughts
A lament for lands once conquered where men were laid to rest
The First Noël
December 5, 2015 12:00 am Leave your thoughts A poem by Dr Faysal Mikdadi
One day
December 5, 2015 12:00 am Leave your thoughts
A poem by John Gohorry
Cameron’s Strategic Defence and Security Review and the New Cold War
December 4, 2015 12:00 am Leave your thoughts
Every state that ever existed in world history has sought to justify its actions abroad by claiming that it is has the moral right and justice on its side
Bombing Yemen, Munitions Sales to Saudi Arabia – Britain’s “Robust Arms Export Control Regime.”
December 4, 2015 12:00 am Leave your thoughts
Since March this year, bombing raids and a blockade of ports imposed by the Saudi-led coalition of Sunni Gulf states have crippled much of Yemen
Cacoethes Loquendi
November 29, 2015 12:00 am Leave your thoughts
Poem composed on the occasion of The United Nations International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People - Sunday 29 November 2015.
The Reign of Absurdiocy
November 28, 2015 3:23 pm Leave your thoughts
There is no such thing as "international terrorism". To declare war on "international terrorism" is nonsense. Politicians who do so are either fools or cynics, and probably both.
Tiffany’s Supplier Funds a Unit of the Israeli Military Accused of War Crimes – Jewellery Industry Awash with Blood Diamonds
November 28, 2015 12:00 am Leave your thoughts
The hypocrisy and double standard that permeates the jewellery industry when it comes to blood diamonds is laid bare when one examines the ethical credential of Tiffany's diamonds - one of the world's most prestigious jewellers.
There are thousands of reasons not to bomb Syria
November 27, 2015 9:38 pm Leave your thoughts
There are many reasons why Members of Parliament should not vote in favour of bombing Syria
Committee room 9: “Scotland and Palestine: Building Friendship and Solidarity”
November 27, 2015 4:03 pm Leave your thoughts Clive Hambidge reports on a recent seminar at the Houses of Parliament: "Scotland and Palestine" Building Friendship and Solidarity