Topic: London School of Economics and Political Science

The Value of Nothing

Activist and academic Raj Patel offers a stinging indictment of capitalism.

Egypt: Why key US ally in Mideast peace is weaker

While Egypt’s pressure on Hamas has backed the Islamist movement into a corner, it has also inflamed Palestinian anger by doing so – and thus weakened Egypt’s power as a regional negotiator.

Iceland financial crisis: will chill deepen in wake of repayment veto?

The Iceland financial crisis could intensify after a presidential veto of a bill to repay Britain and the Netherlands the billions they lost after Icelandic banks collapsed. The issue now goes to referendum – and could affect an EU membership bid and economic aid.

Opinion: The Copenhagen climate talks: It's time to consider 'how' to solve climate problems

There are few means of ensuring that countries that sign international agreements actually comply; bilateral pacts could fix that.

Global warming: Why public concern declines

On eve of the global warming summit in Copenhagen, Denmark, an informal global survey shows that public interest in the issue is waning. But many people are taking individual steps to curb global warming.

Obama's job summit challenge: creating jobs on a budget

President Obama's job summit this week brings together CEOs and economists to brainstorm on how to bring down the unemployment rate. The challenge: creating jobs while trying to control record deficits.

The world's next boom cities

In an age of global commerce and culture, boom cities include Shanghai, China, and Mumbai as well as Istanbul, Turkey, and São Paulo, Brazil.

European Parliament vote: Extreme right poised to gain ground

Britain's Gordon Brown could fall, while Dutch populist Geert Wilders's anti-Islam stand finds new appeal.

One party for all of Europe? Libertas debuts in EU Parliament election

The new party is fielding 600 candidates in two dozen countries. Will EU reform resonate with recession-weary voters?

Future uncertain? Put your hand in God's.

A Christian Science perspective.

Briefing: Who are the Taliban?

The umbrella organization includes many different groups fighting the Afghan government and Western forces.

As NATO leaders meet, how will they deal with Russia?

Some advocate inviting Russia to join. Russian President Medvedev wants a new security architecture that includes his country.

At G-20, leaders look to save economy – and their own jobs

The global crisis has led to political upheaval in many countries, unseating three prime ministers in Europe alone.

Opinion: Obama's Middle East peace lesson

Jordan's King Hussein worked for peace for decades. His insight is key.

Bernanke wades into economic policy muddle

Offbeat atlases map architecture, art, and whimsy

New books spark outside-the-box thinking through imaginative graphics.

Offbeat atlases map architecture, art, and whimsy

New books spark outside-the-box thinking through imaginative graphics.

Why novels are best at explaining world problems

Afghanistan's insurgency spreading north

Militant attacks are increasing outside the Taliban's southern stronghold, such as Sunday's on President Hamid Karzai.

China slammed for arming Zimbabwe's Mugabe

China said Tuesday it may turn away a ship full of weapons headed for Zimbabwe's leader.

London mayoral race: a contest of eccentrics

Outspoken conservative Boris Johnson leads 'Red' Ken Livingstone in the polls.

China speaks out on Darfur crisis

Keen not to taint Olympics, and under pressure from West, Beijing sends envoy to Khartoum with strong words.

Pakistan's political future? It's all in the family.

Three political clans introduce the next generation of leaders.

In Britain, Brown's take on organ donation boosts new credo

Libertarian paternalism – 'framing' choices for people, but letting them opt out – is gaining traction among US and European leaders.

A handbook for Muslim teens

Being a young Muslim in the US got much tougher after 9/11, so a brother-sister team came up with a book to help peers in their faith.