The US Navy’s overstretch
Sir Humphrey points out that the Syrian situation actually shows how thin the US Navy’s resources have become: This crisis has been dominated by impressive images of US warships firing cruise missiles,...
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The new Swiss model of prostitution
I think it’s impossible to stamp out prostitution, so making it legal and (hopefully) safer for the sex workers is a good idea. Switzerland seems to agree, although they’re going about it in an odd...
View ArticleMeet the Undercover Economist, Tim Harford
A profile of economist and popular author Tim Harford in The Independent: Tim Harford can’t help himself. We are navigating our way to lunch in an unfamiliar city and I am momentarily disorientated by...
View ArticleNew Zealand bans (most) software patents
Hurrah for New Zealand: A major new patent bill, passed in a 117-4 vote by New Zealand’s Parliament after five years of debate, has banned software patents. The relevant clause of the patent bill...
View ArticleBritish parliament defeats government motion on Syria
Twitter just lit up with the news that Prime Minister David Cameron’s motion to allow military action against Syria has been soundly defeated in parliament. The reported voting line was 272 in favour...
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