The Antarctic Biennale
CNN / VICE / MONOCLE 24: A pioneering expedition to the seventh continent sought to break down boundaries between art and science.
London BluesFest 2011
Reviews of three gigs at London’s inaugural BluesFest: Monty Alexander, Roy Hargrove and Booker T. Jones.
Clinton’s Legacy on US-Russia Relations
Bill Clinton was heavily criticised for failing to produce a positive foreign policy legacy, especially on relations with Russia. Analyse this view in terms of the extent to which three key factors – the president, his advisors and the actions of Moscow itself – shaped the direction of US policy in this area.
Al-Jazeera, WikiLeaks and the War on Terror
To what extent has the ‘War on Terror’ enabled emerging informational forces, such as Al-Jazeera and WikiLeaks, to successfully challenge US and Western hegemony in the global media landscape?
RTÉ Radio – Moscow Terror Aftermath
Reporting on a suicide attack that targeted Domodedovo Airport in the Russian capital, taking 35 lives.
Can the power of publicity swing Cameron’s hand?
Ugly student riots in London exposed the misguided policy choice to increase university fees.
Can rap change Russia?
GLOBAL POST: Hip-hop artist Noize MC challenges the Russian authorities with provocative rhymes – and in summer 2010 he found himself locked up for it.
Moscow’s White-collar Fight Club
While you won’t see Brad Pitt getting a bloody nose from some anonymous office face with chronic insomnia, Moscow’s new October Boxing Club hints at a similar concept...
England’s arrogant hypocrisy is a shame on the nation