“One of my favourite social thinkers of recent years is Richard Sennett. There’s one particular idea of his that deserves especial attention today – that of a purified identity.”
Austerity
Emma Dent Coad: Kensington and Chelsea is a microcosm of the evils of austerity
This article provides a good description of what daily austerity looks like in Britain and where its ideological support comes from and functions. Read here
Economics
Mohamed Gad – International finance and the commodification of electricity in Egypt
While international finance ensures the stability of the Egyptian energy system, it is also radically transforming a basic service into a commodity – and is often the first and the last voice shaping Egypt’s social […]
EU politics
The Intercept: Leaked Reports Show EU Police Are Planning a Pan-European Network of Facial Recognition Databases
If state terrorism has become de rigueur in the EU, then this is of no surprise. Read here
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