Monthly Archives: November 2012

IPS News Interview on ‘Fortress Europe’

Posted on November 29, 2012 by Matt

UNITED NATIONS, Nov 28 2012 (IPS) - Along the borders of modern Europe, migrants have much to contend with, ranging from contradictory and confusing national immigration policies to horrific war zones, which these borders areas are slowly becoming. Their stories and … Continue reading →

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Jonathan Freedland is tired

Posted on November 25, 2012 by Matt

Pity the Guardian’s Jonathan Freedland.   Looking down from his column at the smouldering aftermath of Israel’s bloody assault on Gaza Strip, the wise sage confesses himself afflicted by ‘a deep fatigue with this struggle, with the actions of both sides … Continue reading →

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The trouble with Fortress Europe

Posted on November 21, 2012 by Matt

For more than two decades now, the European Union has been conducting the most extensive, sophisticated and far-reaching border enforcement programme in history, largely in an attempt to prevent ‘illegal’ immigration – a category that generally refers to undocumented ‘economic … Continue reading →

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Cameron abolishes democracy

Posted on November 20, 2012 by Matt

Democracy is all well and good when it comes to getting the public to turn out for national elections or elect police commissioners – even on a less than ten percent turnout.  It’s fine when it refers to ‘empowering’ parents … Continue reading →

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