Introducing the straight queen – Cameron!

Introducing the straight queen Defiantly hetero, he’s also dramatic, flamboyantly dressed and quick with a bitchy put-down THETIMES.CO.UK // // // // // // If politics is show business for ugly people, then this election is shaping up as the fight to be the chief Sugar Plum Fairy. Now that fire and brimstone are out and endless talking about feelings and families is in, a new approach is needed for men to successfully wield power in an increasingly emotional world. Enter the straight queen (SQ). He’s hetero, but hissy too. If metrosexuality was about straight men tapping into the good … Continue reading Introducing the straight queen – Cameron!

Nick Clegg nearly as popular as Winston Churchill

Jonathan Oliver and David Smith THETIMES.CO.UK NICK CLEGG, the Liberal Democrat leader who until a few days ago was little known to voters, is now the most popular party leader since Winston Churchill, a new Sunday Times poll reveals. Following his decisive victory in last week’s television debate, Clegg has surged to a higher approval rating than Tony Blair at the peak of new Labour’s popularity. Last night, as the YouGov survey showed that the three parties are almost neck and neck, Labour and the Tories desperately tried to respond to the Clegg phenomenon. The general election has become a … Continue reading Nick Clegg nearly as popular as Winston Churchill

Attacking Clegg will make him more powerful – maybe even PM?

Nick Clegg now in contention as potential PM, Guardian/ICM poll shows Boost for Lib Dems as ComRes survey shows Nick Clegg’s party gaining 14 points among those who watched last night’s TV debate Julian Glover and Hélène Mulholland guardian.co.uk, Nick Clegg has surged into contention as a potential prime minister, according to a Guardian/ICM poll carried out following last night’s TV leaders’ debate. A quarter of voters who watched the three leaders on the ITV programme say they will switch their vote, with most changing to the Liberal Democrats. Clegg emerges from the telephone poll as the overwhelming winner, with … Continue reading Attacking Clegg will make him more powerful – maybe even PM?

Global Strategy Forum

Events Unless otherwise stated, our events are open to all and take place at The National Liberal Club (David Lloyd George Room), Whitehall Place, London SW1A 2HE. Details of our forthcoming events can be found below. Our lectures and debates take place between 1pm- 2pm, with doors opening for lunch at 12:30. Many of our events are over-subscribed and registered members of Global Strategy Forum are given priority. Registration is quick and free – simply click on the ‘Register’ button on the left-hand menu. The May Debate I Tuesday 18th May 2010 (12.30-2.30pm) Dr. Stefan Halper, Senior Fellow in the … Continue reading Global Strategy Forum

The Making of the New Muslim Enemy

Green Scare: The Making of the New Muslim Enemy by Deepa Kumar The events of September 11 laid the basis for the emergence of a vicious form of Islamophobia that facilitated the U.S. goals of empire building in the 21st century. This form of Islamophobia focused on the enemy “out there” against which the U.S. supposedly had to go to war to protect itself, from Afghanistan to Iraq. As George Bush famously put it, “We’re fighting them there, so we don’t have to fight them here.” Or as he stated in his West Point speech in 2002, “We must take … Continue reading The Making of the New Muslim Enemy

Evolving Currents in Salafism and Shi’ism

The papers published here in this small volume are from a meeting held in May 2009 which looked at evolving currents in Salafism and Shi’ism. The purpose of the meeting was to address the future – and what this imminent future might bring to this region. The purpose related to a sense that this region is entering into a new era; a new political situation, which is going to be quite different to that which has been experienced in the past. At the end of the last great western intervention in the Muslim world – in the early 1920s – … Continue reading Evolving Currents in Salafism and Shi’ism

Three Battles: Critical Clashes Between Asia and Europe

Book review: The art of war —by Afrah Jamal Three Battles: Critical Clashes Between Asia and Europe By M Abul Fazl Dost Publication; Pp 87 “War is an extension of politics” — Karl von Clausewitz, 19th century military theorist. The battles of Jhelum, Plassey and Dien Bien Phu are said to be key turning points in history. Of the three, two had already been lost on a political level long before they were ‘engaged’; all of them have been subjected to intense scrutiny over the years. In one, a battle-hardened general and famous military strategist won a technical victory over … Continue reading Three Battles: Critical Clashes Between Asia and Europe

Abhinav Bharat, a base of terrorism

VIEW: Abhinav Bharat, a base of terrorism —Naeem Tahir It is true that Pakistan has been plagued by terrorist networks like al Qaeda, the Taliban and others. But it is also true that India has had a strong and substantial homegrown terrorism for a long time and its intention has been to intimidate the minorities, in particular the Muslims and Christians My article ‘India Pakistan: hiding behind excuses again?’ (Daily Times, March 4, 2010) got several responses from readers in India. Most of these were in good grace as those from the cultured Indians are expected to be. Some got … Continue reading Abhinav Bharat, a base of terrorism

The rise of Mehran Man in Pakistan

The rise of Mehran man By Irfan Husain dawn.com Pakistan’s power elite will increasingly come from the cities and not from the rural hinterland. This will have a profound impact not just on politics, but on society as a whole. –File Photo As riots erupt in Pakistan over power shortages and textile mill owners plan strikes, there is much talk about how the country’s economy is on the brink of collapse — yet again. What is being obscured here amidst the storm and fury is the solid advances the economy has made over the last decade. For instance, in terms … Continue reading The rise of Mehran Man in Pakistan

Animals Captured at Right Moment!

30 Zoo Animals Captured at the Right Moment One of the most important parts in any zoo visit is photo shooting and a great shot mostly consists of being at the right place at the right time. Visitors make hundreds of pictures but 99% of them are boring. Only the luckiest and most patient people can make interesting and unusual pictures. Source: The World Wide Web! – Back to Homepage http://www.dafactopedia.com/2010/04/30-zoo-animals-captured-at-right-moment.html Continue reading Animals Captured at Right Moment!