Meeting The Migration Challenge And Reforming Capitalism Through Mutual Solidarity
How would you characterise the migration issue today? How has it become such a hot topic, and how do you think it’s likely to develop
Migration Cannot Be Cast In Terms Of Individual Rights
The Jungle in Calais is closed and the deal with Turkey is in place. Is the refugee crisis over? Not at all. The refugee crisis
Beyond The Boat People: Europe’s Moral Duties To Refugees
Part of the world is still awash with conflict and poverty. Europe is a haven of peace and prosperity. Unsurprisingly, many people whose home is
On Exits And Hegemony
Greece is again hovering at the exit door of the Eurozone; Scotland is again hovering at the exit door of the United Kingdom. The impetus
Good And Bad Nationalism
Nationalism has come to be associated with attempts by majority ethnic groups to exclude and persecute minorities. Not only is this detestable, it is quite
Democracy And The Erosion Of The Centre Ground
According to the simple two-party voting model of Anthony Downs, democracy privileges the centre ground: parties compete to attract the median voter. This is no
Banks, Bonuses And BankSlaughter: How To Make European Banks Less Dangerous
In trying to make the banking system less dangerous, European and global regulators are trying three approaches. First, they have just undertaken stress tests. Second,
Illegal Migration To Europe: What Should Be Done?
There is a real and present danger of overt hostility of majority populations towards the minorities established in the EU. An important factor fuelling rising
Rent-Seeking, Living Standards And Inequality
Rent-seeking is the activity of generating and allocating transfers between economic actors. It results in waste and inequality. The rise of rent-seeking, with its epicentre
Scotland And Oil: Avoiding A Disastrous Precedent
In September the Scots will vote on secession. For decades, the key slogan of the Scottish Nationalist Party has been ‘Its Scotland’s oil’. Yet this
What Is Europe About?
At its foundation the European project was primarily about peace. Following the murderous preceding decades this was rightly the overriding priority. It was also about
Why Coal Production Must End
Germany is now producing more coal than for twenty years. This has occurred in a society that prides itself on its concern about climate change