Criminology - Can the can

Economist - The idea that graffiti-spraying and other forms of low-level delinquency promote further bad behaviour has now been tested experimentally. The researchers’ conclusion is that one example of disorder, like graffiti or littering, can indeed encourage another, like stealing. The message for policymakers and police officers is that clearing up graffiti or [...]

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Croatia in chaos

Washington Times - Mr. Sanader is not really interested in combating organized crime and high-level corruption: For the past five years, the HDZ elite has been plundering public assets and looting state-owned companies. Most senior government ministers sit on supervisory boards of state-owned industries engaged in shady privatization deals or expensive construction [...]

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Here come the liberals

New Statesman - For decades American conservatism defined global politics. Now we are about to witness a seismic change in Washington. Will Hutton leads our special report on the profound impact the new thinking will have on Britain and the world.

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