Syrian war could engulf neighbours
Seumas MilneFears are growing that foreign funding of Syria's rebels could lead to conflict in Turkey, Lebanon and beyond.
Bully boys rally to keep euro intact
Seumas MilneThe European Union plays on fears to keep countries such as Greece from leaving the single currency, writes Seumas Milne.
China's battle for the future
Seumas MilneChina's greatest political scandal for a generation seems like a cross between an airport thriller and a Stalinist show trial.
West gives Israel impunity
Seumas MilneThe support of the US and Britain allows Israel to continue its policy of occupation and aggression, says Seumas Milne.
Assange correct to fear extradition
Seumas MilneThe virulence of British media hostility towards the WikiLeaks founder is now unrelenting and has little to do with his rape case.
A guide to spying on your citizens
Seumas MilneTerrorism is invoked to justify many things, but current surveillance dwarfs all past behaviour.
Libya: Just another Nato casualty
Seumas MilneSeven months on from Muammar Gaddafi's butchering in the ruins of Sirte, the fruits of liberal intervention in Libya are now cruelly clear.
Latin America dances to a new beat
Seumas MilneCountries in the Latin America region have confounded sceptics with their rapid growth and social progress
Online video is not real source of rage
Seumas MilneThe extreme reaction of Muslims to anti-Islam film "Innocence of Muslims" comes after years of subjugation and humiliation by Western forces.
Voters alter EU's political landscape
Seumas MilneThe backlash against austerity measures has begun as pressured citizens reject their leaders
