National Culture
A Coffee Loving Continent
Not only the biggest consumers per capita, European coffee lovers have also developed unique coffee consumption habits
Running Riot with British Identity
Britain was last week gripped by riots which spread across its major cities. The aftermath has left the country both shocked and uncertain
Which cultural values define Europe?
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The Political Power of Poetry
Monday, 30 April 2012 11:49
Grass should be praised for having written a poem on Israel that sparked an important debate, rather than being unjustly accused of anti-Semitism
Toulouse Tells the Story of a New Anti-Semitism
Tuesday, 17 April 2012 22:13
A month after the killings in Toulouse, the analysis of the events offers clues as to why the Israeli-Palestinian conflict should be solved once and for all
Patriotic Punishment: Obligatory Nationalism or a Healthy Solution?
Sunday, 18 September 2011 10:32
UK riots lead politicians to suggest a return of mandatory conscription for rioters, but is forced patriotism the answer to Britain’s problems?
Screws of Journalism
Tuesday, 26 July 2011 08:24
Bowing out over a resounding phone hacking scandal, the News of the World could not resist offering its 7.5 million readers a last dose of drama
Double Vision of Disaster
Wednesday, 20 April 2011 15:09
How has the population of Japan managed to remain so calm in the face of last month’s tragedy?
Political Incorrectness
Wednesday, 13 April 2011 11:59
In a world all but ridded of taboos, how do we now determine what is acceptable in comedy?
Time for Outrage!
Tuesday, 29 March 2011 18:52
Are we too indifferent towards the injustices of modern society?
Top of the Charts
Friday, 25 February 2011 10:11
How can the continuing popularity of “vernacular” music in Europe be explained?
Of Mothers and Tigers
Friday, 28 January 2011 11:04
The controversy surrounding a parenting memoir reveals a lack of confidence on how children are brought up
10 Reasons Why 2011 Will Be Better than 2010
Wednesday, 12 January 2011 15:55
Last year was, it has to be admitted, not a year which will take pride of place in the good times archive. Natural disasters, economic difficulties, political gaffes and some frankly crap music all combined to ensure that 2010 will most likely slip off and hide somewhere in the Cold War section.
The Artist Lost His Way
Tuesday, 21 December 2010 12:43
Changing standards in the performing arts have fuelled speculation that culture is relinquishing to the hidden corners of society, but does change signify deterioration in the quality of art?
Cultural Diplomacy
Friday, 15 October 2010 12:45
When talks come to a stalemate, officials are expanding beyond the standards of harsh boardroom professionalism
Topic du jour: Mosques
Friday, 24 September 2010 22:48
The Ground Zero mosque debate snagged headlines and added fuel to the controversies surrounding Islam in places much further than New York City
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