February 2012
Welcome to the February edition of Erudition! We are proud to announce the launch of a new national debating competition here at Erudition. Providing a unique online forum for national student debate this new initiative will hopefully open up conversation on issues pertinent to students around the world.
The first debate sees the University of Bristol and University of Leeds Debating Societies fighting it out over Nuclear Disarmament.
In other news we have updates on the Arab League's depleted concern for Syria, a look at the tragic sinking of the Costa Concordia, consider raising HMS Victory and look at EU intervention in SOPA and its sister, ACTA. Features this month is considering religion and its influences, along with many more interesting commentary pieces for your reading enjoyment!
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Should the UK withdraw from the ECHR?
Jake Goodman
Following the failure to deport radical Islamist cleric Abu Qatada due to violation of his Human Rights, should the UK withdraw from the ECHR?
France, the Elusive 'A', and the Future of the EU.
Sara Oldfield
What does France's recent downgrade mean for the Eurozone?
CND: A peaceful solution?
Naomi Prashker, University of Bristol and University of Leeds
This house would support the British Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament
Nigeria: Interfaith conflict and terrorism
David Mountain
Can Nigeria unite against recent sectarian violence?
Action ACTA
Fabian Neuner
Our European columnist reveals Europe's own SOPA and questions why only now are we finding out about it.
Editorial
Sex and School
Naomi Prashker
Can Cameron separate State and Church for long enough to provide condoms for sexually active teenagers?
Also in...
News
The Non-Recyclers
Edmund Cox
Should people who don't recycle be fined?
Stop Online Piracy Act
Jake Goodman
What is SOPA and what could it mean for the UK?
Results vs. Education
Charlie Gunter
Can the new EBacc motivate students to succeed?
World News
Syria: A Very Middle Eastern Tale
Peter Waters
With the Arab League avoiding all responsibility can Syria avoid a state of total civil war?
Sunshine Status
Joshua Franklin
On the road to the US presidential election the battle for the Republican nomination meets some surprising sharp corners.
Britain the Anti-Colonialist?
Oliver Hoppe
Oliver Hoppe looks at increasing tensions with Argentina as the 30th anniversary of the Falklands War approaches.