ELfR Podcast: China, a counterweight to Russia or a threat to the West?
A discussion with China expert Enrico Fode As China tries to maintain a balance between Russia and the west, what are the likely scenarios in…
BBC – Europe: Them Or Us: An Island Apart – Media Centre
A considerable contribution to the EU Referendum debate, with lots of background information from the BBC. If you have a chance to watch this documentary, take the time to do…
For News Outlets Squeezed From the Middle, It’s Bend or Bust|The New York Times
Traditional media companies face the increasingly daunting task of hooking already-inundated audiences, but they also have more tools than ever to lure them. Source: For News Outlets Squeezed From the…
Conexión Hoare: el hombre que compró a la cúpula militar y evitó que España entrase en la II Guerra Mundial
Nos remontamos a 1940 para conocer al embajador británico en España, Samuel Hoare, de la mano de Alberto de Frutos, redactor jefe de la revista ‘Historia de Iberia Vieja’. Compró…
Agents of the Russian World: Proxy Groups in the Contested Neighbourhood
Events in Crimea and Donbas have exposed the supportive role of Russian non-state actors in fomenting conflict. Source: Agents of the Russian World: Proxy Groups in the Contested Neighbourhood
A Europe of Citizens by Ana Palacio|Project Syndicate
Food for thought. It’s the kind of discussion we should be having at all levels, instead of lurching from “throw the baby with the bathwater” eurosceptic approach, to … no…
Chattering classes|The Economist
The rules for verbal exchanges are surprisingly enduring Source: Chattering classes
How newsroom pressure is letting fake stories on to the web|The Guardian
The push for traffic means that clicks rule – even if the facts don’t check out Source: How newsroom pressure is letting fake stories on to the web
The Librarian Who Saved Timbuktu’s Cultural Treasures From al Qaeda
For once, a positive story about Africa. A middle-aged book collector in Mali helped keep the fabled city’s libraries, books and manuscripts safe from occupying jihadists. Source: The Librarian Who…
Clouds gather over solar power after golden years of success | Environment | The Guardian
After a day in which Britain generated more power from the sun than from coal for the first time, the industry should be rejoicing. But the mood is fearful Source:…