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Egypt's New Islamists
Edward Stourton asks if the Egyptian revolution spells the end of old-style Islamism.
Hague's Middle East
Investigating Foreign Secretary William Hague's vision for the Arab world.
Is America Doomed?
Justin Webb asks whether the United States is capable of averting economic meltdown.
The SNP and Scotland
Anne McElvoy assesses the SNP plan to defy austerity Britain and keep Scotland different.
Unsure about Sure Start
Fran Abrams asks if Sure Start is worth saving and what it has done for children.
Non-Riotous Behaviour
Ask not why people riot, but why they obey the law. Jamie Whyte examines civil obedience.
Libya's Islamic Capitalists
Hugh Miles finds out more about Libya's new Islamic capitalism.
Aid or Immigration?
Could a more relaxed policy on immigration help the developing world more than state aid?
Hezbollah
Owen Bennett-Jones asks, what exactly is the Lebanese Shia movement Hezbollah?
Euroscepticism Uncovered
Edward Stourton asks if the political class is catching up with public opinion on the EU.
Cultural diplomacy
How effective is cultural diplomacy as a weapon of soft power?
A New Black Politics?
How the ideologies of British black politics in Britain have changed since the 1980s.
Do Leaders Make a Difference?
Michael Blastland explores how far individuals really change what happens in the world.
Robert H. Frank: The Darwin Economy
Robert H. Frank explains why he believes Darwin was a better economist than Adam Smith.
Capitalists Against the Super Rich
Edward Stourton meets the defenders of capitalism turning against the undeserving rich.
Do Schools Make a Difference?
Are good schools anything more than schools with a good intake? Fran Abrams investigates.
Sheikh Rachid Ghannouchi
Profile of Rachid Ghannouchi, one of the world's most influential Islamist thinkers.
Preparing for Eurogeddon
Europe thinks the unthinkable - what happens if the eurozone splits.
Profits Before Pay
Why has pay not risen in line with profits? TUC economist Duncan Weldon investigates.
I'm So Sorry
Why have apologies for past misdeeds become politically fashionable?
Changing Charity
Alison Wolf investigates the role of charities in delivering public services.
Repugnant Markets
Tim Harford looks at our objections to transactions regarding human organs.
No More Wars?
Philip Stephens investigates British foreign policy.
Go Green, or Else!
Camilla Cavendish asks how the government can make us greener.
Secrets and Mysteries
Former security coordinator David Omand on the terrorist threat.
1707: Bravehearts and Bankers
Is there a link between the end of Empire and the resurgence of Scottish nationalism?
Miserable Children
A UNICEF report alleged that the UK is failing its children. Andrew Brown investigates.
The Will to Power?
Felipe Fernandez-Armesto asks whether the ing of self-discipline is to be regretted.
The Roof over your Head
Zareer Masani looks at the problems of younger people struggling to find affordable homes.
Travel and the Mind
Richard Weight asks why our interest in foreign news coverage seems to be shrinking.
Family Footsteps
s Cairncross examines why family networks still matter in business and politics.
