Asylum, migration, and the crisis in Europe

The grave situation facing refugees and economic migrants in Europe can only be resolved through the concerted actions of the very countries – and others – that precipitated the crisis.

Rooting out torture

The moral imperative against torture seems obvious. And yet there is public debate about its legitimization. But justify torture, and the floodgates open for horrendous crimes that stain the world’s conscience.

Farage’s farrago: UK politics kippered

What price Nigel Farage and UKIP? Is he a charlatan or just a canny salesman trading on fear and prejudice?

Turning a blind eye to neo-Nazism is no solution

A more sinister explanation has emerged for the antics of the Greek footballer recently banned for giving a Nazi salute during a match (see March 26 blog). Greece’s far-right Golden Dawn party: its fastest growing political force with 21 seats in Parliament, links with British neo-Nazis and offices in Germany, Australia, Canada and the USA.