Three reasons to be (a little) cheerful about the state of the world last year.
A Country Skating on Thin Ice, Tunisia Chooses a New President
Little has been done to address the economic crisis in Tunisia other than to accept foreign loans with their usual austerity strings attached.
Meet the Polish Activists on the Cutting Edge of a Possible Left Resurgence in Eastern Europe
Can Poland’s resurgent activist-intellectuals steal the thunder from the right and appeal to millions of Europeans orphaned by the economic crisis?
To Die For
On the outskirts of Europe people are literally dying to get in, while the core members of the EU are having second thoughts.
Europe: The Sky’s Not Falling
Yes, the far right performed well in Europe’s elections. But wherever voters had a clear choice between economic democracy and right-wing xenophobia, they went left.
The Right Rises Again in Europe
Throughout Europe, extremist right-wing parties have been on the rise and radical ideas are gaining traction.
Continental Drift: Europe’s Breakaways
Borders in Europe may appear immutable, but of course they are not.
A Precarious Victory in El Salvador
Washington is threatening to withhold development aid unless El Salvador adopts economic policies that Salvadorans just voted against.
Trade Unionists in Hungary Seek to Keep Jaws of Austerity From Closing on Them
Workers in Hungary were forced to resort to road closures to bring the government to the negotiating table.
Conn Hallinan’s 2013 “Are You Serious?” Awards
Each year Conn Hallinan looks aghast at news stories and newsmakers that beggar belief.