Monday 5 January 2009

Coffee House: Log on, join in

James Forsyth Dwelling on the past will damage Brown

James Forsyth

If Brown wants to refight the economic arguments of the past decade, then the Tories should be able to convict him in the court of public opinion of gross economic incompetence.

Plagued by plagiarism

In this week's issue

Operation ‘Go Nuts’ is a success so far — but for how long?

Paul Wood says that Israel’s ‘shock and awe’ in Gaza caught Hamas off-guard and was a ferocious demonstration of willpower. But the Islamist organisation is far from finished

Paul Wood

Let India 2.0 rise from the ashes of Bombay

Elliot Wilson says that an energetic form of political activism — principally on the internet — is needed in India and there are encouraging signs on Facebook, MySpace and other sites

Elliot Wilson

Click here for full contents

Arts

Dates for your diary

Andrew Lambirth

Andrew Lambirth looks forward to some great exhibitions in the year ahead

Books

A strong line required

Robert Salisbury

Putin and the Rise of Russia (by Michael Stuermer)

Politics

Politics

Fraser Nelson

Fraser Nelson reviews the week in politics

Spectator recommends

Nissan Family Cars - Book a Test Drive Online

Take advantage of unbeatable Nissan value. Book a test drive today.


Spectator classifieds

ROME CENTRE

PORTA METRONIA, ROME Standing high on the top of one of the seven hills of Rome- the Coelian- this unique

City Breaks. ROME and PARIS

ROME and PARIS: over 350 holiday rentals apartments listed: visit  www.romanreference.com  and  www.parisreference.com or call +39 0648 903612.

Jewellery. RUFFS (Estd. 1904).

Goldsmiths by Design Welcome to Ruffs!  You have found a company of Goldsmiths that specialises in the manufacture, amongst other