I normally only read The Economist when I am waiting at the airport. I got to read it front-to-back tonight; United Airlines lost my wife's luggage. There were two articles [behind paywall] on the laziness of trade talks in Doha. I think both articles misjudged neo-conservatism and the national conservatism that is being practiced in world trade now. (more)
Cam Riley: South Sea Republic. Freedom, liberty, equity and an Australian Republic.