There are thousands of books and scientific papers concerning climate change and its impact on the environment, but there are far fewer novels and films concerning…
Navigating old Fez is a challenge, you soon find maps are a burden, the labyrinthine, winding lanes go up, down and off in seemingly random…
A recent eye catching article in the Independent featuring Simiens Lodge (hosting Africa’s highest bar) and Lake Tana also described Ethiopia’s stunning wildlife, including pink…
From seemingly nowhere China has become one of the world’s leading wine producers; from sweet ice wines produced in northern Liaoning province, to cabernet sauvignons…
The Amber Road This now obscure route has existed since Neolithic times making it one of the earliest known examples of long distance trade. Often…
What was the most extraordinary thing about Pablo Escobar? Was it that he became and remains America’s most renowned cocaine trafficker; or that he was…
This article was originally published on the LSE Review of Books. The need to negotiate effectively with India is only growing as its power…
My review of Jonathan Fenby’s book was orginally published in the excellent LSE Review of Books: China has long provided observers in the West with…
BeyondBrics For me the king of emerging markets news; providing lively, up to date and highly readable daily commentary, this site is often the first…
Last weekend I had the pleasure of recording a podcast on the Chinese economic slowdown, African employment and how they are connected. I joined Winslow…