November, 2011
New in Ceasefire, North African Dispatches - Wednesday, November 16, 2011 10:38 - 7 Comments
North African Dispatches | (Arab) Woman’s Hour?
In his latest column, Kateb Salim argues the Arab Spring could present a perfect opportunity for women across the Arab world to achieve a long-overdue breakthrough in their fight for equality.
Books, New in Ceasefire - Tuesday, November 15, 2011 13:38 - 2 Comments
Books | Review: ‘Broken Republic’ by Arundhati Roy
Arundhati Roy's 'Broken Republic' is a collection of essays, featuring both reportage and analysis, that address India's protracted emergence as a global superpower. Ceasefire's Lucy Du reviews.
Ideas, New in Ceasefire - Monday, November 14, 2011 23:02 - 1 Comment
Analysis | Guatemala: Return of the Iron Fist?
Last week, Otto Pérez Molina became the first military officer to rise to the Guatemalan presidency since the country’s brutal civil war. Ceasefire’s Sebastião Martins argues we could be witnessing a return to the hardline authoritarianism of the past.
Chess Corner, New in Ceasefire - Sunday, November 13, 2011 13:18 - 2 Comments
Chess Corner | Bobby Fischer: ‘The Game of the Century’
Bobby Fischer, one of the greatest chess players of all time, was a complex, controversial and tragic figure. In the first of a series of essays on the enigmatic legend, Ceasefire's chess columnist Paul Lam explores Fischer's beginnings and meteoric ascent to chess stardom.
New in Ceasefire, Photo Essays, The People in Between - Saturday, November 12, 2011 13:56 - 1 Comment
The People in Between | Turkmenistan: Forced laughter
In his latest travel essay for Ceasefire, Jason Smith recalls his bizarre experience of Turkmenistan, including his semi-interrogation by an ex-KGB officer.New in Ceasefire, Politics - Friday, November 11, 2011 11:57 - 2 Comments
Analysis | IAEA Iran report: “game changer” or “more of the same”?
The latest report from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) on Iran's nuclear programme has led to a predictable storm of media speculation and political reactions. Stefan Simanowitz takes a look at the report's likely impact and repercussions.
Arts & Culture, New in Ceasefire - Thursday, November 10, 2011 10:57 - 2 Comments
Arts & Culture | Review: Anri Sala (Serpentine Gallery)
London's Serpentine Gallery is currently home to the latest exhibition by Anri Sala, one of the world' leading contemporary artists. Peter Shenai reviews.
Ideas, New in Ceasefire - Wednesday, November 9, 2011 7:48 - 0 Comments
Comment | Activism: Powerful, Relevant, Necessary
As ‘A Call Against Arms,’ the final film in the 'Activate' series airs this week, Al Jazeera's Asim Haneef explains why activism has never been more relevant than it is today.
Ceasefire Bites, Editor's Desk, New in Ceasefire - Wednesday, November 9, 2011 6:29 - 2 Comments
Special Report | Did Zionist hackers bring down our Russell Tribunal website?
Last week, hacktivist outfit 'Anonymous' temporarily disabled the websites of the Israel Defence Force and Mossad, causing much embarrassment to Israel. A few days later, a cyber attack brought down the website of the Russell Tribunal on Palestine. In an exclusive report, the website's designer, Harry Fear, says this was no amateur job but a highly sophisticated attack.
Books, Interviews, New in Ceasefire - Tuesday, November 8, 2011 8:00 - 0 Comments
Books | Finding Fruitlands: An Interview with Richard Francis
Out in paperback this week, "Fruitlands" is an insightful account of one of history’s most unsuccessful, but significant utopian experiments. Ceasefire's JP O'Malley talks to the author, Richard Francis.
