Pushing the economic crisis over in Politics: Risky business
As the European and global debt crisis plays out like a Greek tragic drama, there seems to be little discussion on what follows the crisis measurements that are proposed and implemented against huge protests, both against the measurements itself as well as the system that many believe is to blame. Last out is Paul Krugman, … Read more
Keeping whats dead alive: US to spend 700 Bn$ on nukes
In times when you are short on cash, it is often a good idea to look over your expenses and cut down on what’s less necessary. You would imagine that western countries, especially those facing huge budget deficits, would be thinking like that right now. Well, think over. According to a fresh report by the … Read more
The killing of Muammar Khadaffi
With the death of former Libyan leader Muammar Khadafi on the 20th of October, the libyan civil war is hopefully soon at its end. The war has been costly with or without considering if it was just or not, and NATOs involvement should be questioned before the history gets written. Especially when news all over … Read more
Chinese National Day and Inner Mongolia
So, there are two times a year that Chinese people go bonkers and go holiday. Its on Chinese New Year, normally somewhere in the end of January or beginning of February, and its National Holiday on October 1st. Since we thought that the streets would be crowded with tourists, me and some friends headed out … Read more
Pollution in China – where’s the neighbor building?
Staying in Beijing has its advantages and disadvantages. One of the latter is living in a never-dissapearing cloud of pollution, especially bad now in Autumn when its windstill and temperatures drop. This morning I barely could see 500 meters from my living room (picture). In clear days you have a good view towards the Fragrant … Read more
Protests on Wall Street and house prices in China: A question of inequality
Even though quite far down on the priority list of people to feel sorry for, I can’t stop feeling some sympathy for those praising free market economy and believing in the end of history nowadays. With their whole worldview in question and their believes up for heavy trials, the present and coming days must be … Read more
Universal suffrage globally: A step closer
With women being allowed to vote in Saudi-Arabia universal suffrage worldwide really just got one step closer. The emirates and the Saudis has been an obstacle and some of the most reluctant ones to admit women even the most basic rights. Even when stepping into the 21st century, Saudi Arabia still don’t allow women to … Read more
New theme, new focus – new blog!
As some of you know, I recently moved to Beijing to take up my studies in International Relations here at Tsinghua University. So far I can tell you its been interesting, cunning and a lot of fun. Given that my years in Norway as a politician and journalist temporarely are over, I therefore also have … Read more
Beijing, Beijing!
Som de fleste sikkert ser har det vært lite oppdateringer her inne den siste tiden. Mye skyldes valgkampen og det som skjedde 22. juli, mye skyldes også at jeg har flyttet til Beijing for å studere Master i internasjonal politikk. Fra denne høsten av skal jeg bo to år i Beijing, noe som både er … Read more
På stands for SV og SU – skolebesøk og inntrykk de første valgdagene
Disse tidene består av hektiske dager. Med morgenmøter kl. 0800 hver morgen og stands hele dagen etterpå blir det knappe timer til blogging eller andre aktiviteter. Når Facebooken din får stå urørt i dagesvis uten at det skyldes snøhuleopphold et sted i fjellheimen så vet du at du er opptatt med andre ting. Det er … Read more
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