By Will Hutton* For decades American conservatism defined global politics. Now we are about to witness a seismic change in Washington. Will Hutton leads a special report on the profound impact the new thinking will have on Britain and the world British politicians, commentators and the public like to believe in their sturdy autonomy. We [...]

How Should we Honour the War Dead? by Alan Morrison The 11th of November is a date which impinges as a dichotomy on our already seared consciousness. Remembrance Day. Remember our war dead – especially from the First World War. Remember the heroes. Poppies. Wreaths. Solemn-faced politicians making a show of care about life and [...]

The CIA, Hollywood, and Bioterrorism Its hard to explain the full depth and breadth of the depravity of the pharmaceutical industry, the medical research industry, and the federal government. The film above (click on the sub-title) does a pretty good job. Hang on to your hat. The model for modern biological warfare was “discovered” during [...]

By James Delingpole Every man thinks meanly of himself for not having been a soldier, and I’m sorry to repeat such a hoary cliche’, but the reason it’s so hoary is it’s true. There’s barely a chap I know who doesn’t wonder how he’d fare if forced to undergo the ultimate male test – combat. [...]

PRESIDENT-ELECT BARACK OBAMA: If there is anyone out there who still doubts that America is a place where all things are possible; who still wonders if the dream of our founders is alive in our time; who still questions the power of our democracy, tonight is your answer. Its the answer told by lines that [...]

By Dr Leslie Sachs In the headlines are the appalling news stories of Americans carrying out murderous attacks on judges and their families. In a matter of days, one judge was shot and killed in his own courtroom, while another judge had family members brutally murdered in their home. These news stories are, however, related [...]

By Vincent Bevins Cajoled for years to take on Western-style economic liberalism there’s more than a wry smile on the faces of some of South America’s left wing leaders as George Bush and others step in to save collapsing financial institutions, writes Vincent Bevins The irony has not been lost on the political leaders of [...]