A confused EU cannot fight racism
The debacle in the UN could be the precursor of more clashes over human rights, with Europe as a target
Human Rights
What’s Left?
The neo-liberal discourse dominant in the last three decades has collapsed. But what is the state of the European Left?
Why Gaddafi should look to Europe
The African Union could lean a lot from the EU if it wants to become a serious union of African states
Europe must fulfil its responsibility in Kosovo
Kosovo is a European problem and the EU has the prime responsibility to turn it into a success story
Hugging the panda
There is nothing wrong in engaging China rather than antagonizing her: but Europe must coordinate its human rights policy towards Beijing
Writing cheques for Gaza is easy. Politics is the tricky bit
Chris Patten argues it is time to question Europe’s historic role of financing the failure of policies laid down in Israel and the US
In defence of democracy promotion
Democracy promotion itself needs promoters – and, with judicious diplomacy, this year’s presidents of the EU could do much to change mindsets and reduce Europe’s ambivalence
Good Intentions, Bad Outcomes
Last year’s Congo crisis brought home the EU’s limitations as a global power. Will it accept them or try to overcome them? Richard Gowan discusses
Human rights – a time for reflection
Anthony Dworkin calls for a moment of reflection in the light of the anniversary of the human rights declaration
How MEPs can help save the UN Human Rights Council
A European Parliament debate on the EU?s role on the UN Human Rights Council (HRC) comes at an embarrassing moment