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Finance in a non-Banking World
Sarfraz Wali Introduction The world financial system came into global focus in the aftermath of the 2008 financial crisis that saw companies such as Lehman Brothers, Bear Stearns and AIG effectively collapse under the liabilities that [...]
Poppy Populism
A year ago my son’s class teacher told the class that wearing a poppy in November was to remember all those who have died in war – soldiers and civilians. A brief look at the website [...]
Israelis Celebrate their Apartheid State
Dr. Abdul Wahid Earlier this week a poll published by Haaretz found that a majority of Israelis favour ‘apartheid’ policies. Over 65% say West Bank Palestinians shouldn’t be allowed to vote if the area was annexed by Israel. [...]
The American Elections – You have no choice, Have whatever you choose
Dr. Reza Pankhurst If there was any doubt remaining – the Presidential debate on foreign policy served to confirm the bi-partisan agreement on America’s role in the Middle East (and beyond). A promise of seemingly unconditional [...]
The Challenging Paradoxes Facing Mursi
Ali Harfouch It did not take long before the euphoria from our brother Muhammad Mursi’s “victory” was clouded by the paradoxes and inconsistencies packaged with the illusion of power. The real scope and parameters of Mursi’s [...]
Austerity and the globalization of poverty: The closing chapter in capitalism’s history?
Idries De Vries When back in the 1980’s the trend of “globalization” began, the general consensus amongst thinkers and politicians was that the spread of the economic system of capitalism to countries outside the western hemisphere [...]
