Ever since the 17th century philosophy of John Locke, the concept of individual private property has been central to understandings of democracy. No surprise then that the current national debate... read more →
After the short-lived Ramaphoria that gripped the country and financial markets, sobering reality has once again set in. There are, however, reasons to be far more optimistic about our country... read more →
The bigger business gets, the higher the expectations that it will do good and act in a socially responsible way. Yet, after decades for corporate social responsibility programmes across the... read more →
Article Written by Ian Kilbride. I suppose, or I would at least like to venture, that you are probably as bored hearing about Donald Trump, Brexit, the set of European... read more →
Article Written by Ian Kilbride and Published in BizNews. Nothing succeeds like a toothless budgie! Not the greatest quote I have ever come up with, but this has been a... read more →
Article Written by Ian Kilbride and Published in BizNews. Democracy as we know it, has it already peaked as an effective form of ensuring that the “people,” other than professional... read more →
Article Written by Ian Kilbride and Published in BizNews. It has been said that “Power corrupts, but absolute power corrupts absolutely”, but what is more subtle is the ability of... read more →
So in a narrow revolt against the William Wallace of the 21st century, Mr Alex Salmond, the Scots have “given up their freedom”, or at least continue under Westminster’s rule.... read more →
The more that things change the more that they seemingly stay the same. I am not a political animal at all, but it never ceases to amaze me just how... read more →
They are revolting in the souk and disgusted in the casbah. Watching the news at the moment is complicated, as multiple revolutions in numerous Arab and Muslim states have segued... read more →