Laissez-faire Is More

A revisionist history of the Depression - John Updike

http://www.newyorker.com/arts/critics/books/2007/07/02/070702crbo_books_updike

The Empire and the Middle East

This heat is a recipe for Armageddon - Niall Ferguson

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/opinion/main.jhtml;jsessionid=JAMRQI2CUFACLQFIQMFCFFWAVCBQYIV0?xml=/opinion/2007/06/17/do1701.xml

The Politics of Museums

Why museums must stay free - Ben Russell and Jerome Taylor
http://news.independent.co.uk/uk/politics/article2669895.ece

"Senior figures from politics, education and the arts leapt to defend free admission to Britain's most famous museums and galleries after a senior Tory suggested that charges could be reintroduced. "

Trouble in the Conservative Party

People power is at our core - David Cameron

http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/comment/columnists/guest_contributors/article1875733.ece

"The changes I am leading in the Conservative party today have two vital characteristics: modernity and long-term thinking. "

Historians on Blair's Legacy

How will history judge Blair? - Ian Kershaw, Andrew Roberts, Anthony Seldon

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk_politics/6636091.stm

The Scramble for Africa Part II

Sudan using Chinese, Russian weapons in Darfur

http://www.france24.com/france24Public/en/the-week-in-review/20070508-darfur-china-russia-arms.html

"China and Russia are supplying arms to Sudan, which is using them in war-torn Darfur in violation of a UN embargo, the human rights group Amnesty International charged Tuesday."

ID Cards: An Unhealthy Development for British Democracy

Security is on the cards - John Reid

http://commentisfree.guardian.co.uk/john_reid/2007/05/security_is_on_the_cards.html

"It is about enabling the public to feel safe, secure and confident in their daily lives. As our society changes, so do our liberties. "