Nosemonkey's EUtopia

In search of a European identity

December 1, 2004
by Nosemonkey
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Nations Reunited?

The invasion of Iraq saw the UN in both good and bad lights. Kofi Annan doggedly trod a middle path in an attempt to appease the American desire for conflict, so the eventual condemnation he dished out had real moral … Continue reading

December 1, 2004
by Nosemonkey
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Redesign

I’ve had a fiddle with the site, as you’ve probably noticed. Hopefully in-site navigation is a bit easier, and links to various other places are also more obvious. Thanks to a chap who goes by the name of Elusive, from … Continue reading

November 22, 2004
by Nosemonkey
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Where next for democracy?

The New Republic analyses potential Democrat candidates for the 2008 elections (registration required, or try BugMeNot). Dismissing the ones who’ve had a lot of speculation already � the likes of John Edwards, Howard Dean, Hilary Clinton and Barack Obama � … Continue reading

November 21, 2004
by Nosemonkey
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Female ethnic minority politicians

A couple of nice profiles in the Sunday Times today which make interesting reading. One of Condoleeza Rice, riding high as the new US Secretary of State, and another of the Dutch Muslim politician Ayaan Hirsi Ali, currently in hiding … Continue reading

November 19, 2004
by Nosemonkey
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Tony Blair to face impeachment

Well well well… Of course, it’s not going to get anywhere, but still – it’s the first time in nearly two centuries that an impeachment motion has made it to the Commons order paper, so this may prove to be … Continue reading