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Magazine issue 500

With over thirty years of publishing under its belt, and more than 75,000 subscribers worldwide, New Internationalist is renowned for its radical, campaigning stance on a range of world issues, from the cynical marketing of baby milk in the majority world to human rights in Burma.

Into the vortex of identity

Thirteen years ago, I moved to the Netherlands. I had become yet one more manifestation of the shifting populations of our planet and, unbeknownst to me, the tiny rivulet of my life was about to be drawn irresistibly into a torrent of argument that would course violently through the country. A torrent of culture, race, class and intolerant rage that would briefly grab the world's attention.

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Available June 2009

Made in China

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As the US falters on the world stage, China is stepping into the spotlight. Yet the lines that it will deliver are still not clear. While some say Chinese communism will save world capitalism, others think the country’s manic economic growth will kill us all.

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Put people first

With the global economic system in meltdown, the once booming chorus of Let the Market Decide is pretty ragged and unconvincing these days.

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Also in issue 500

Peace offerings

Members of citizens’ groups for peace that attempt to bridge the Israeli-Palestinian divide talk with Hadani Ditmars about why working together brings its own rewards.

No room for bigots

Canadian multiculturalism is in rude health and has licked the kinds of problems that crop up in other countries. Haroon Siddiqui explains how.

To craft a new society

A divided society needs new answers and new identities, argues Yasmin Alibhai-Brown.

The Age of Possibility

As the empire of international finance collapses, David Ransom finds the chance to reset the compass towards democracy, equality and the survival of our planet.

Africa to Appalachia

Sissoko’s warm-toned vocals and fluid kora work, counterpointed by Stone’s banjo-picking make for a wonderfully expansive sound on Africa to Appalachia.

Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar

Although Gandhi is a household name all over the world, Babasaheb Ambedkar, architect of the Indian Constitution and the first person to fight effectively for the rights of dalits.

From the editor

So a receding economic tide has exposed the naked bathers. Once upon a time, a rising economic tide supposedly lifted all boats. The tide will rise again. Won't it?

– David Ransom – Full editorial

Special feature

  • Inside North Korea

    20 Nov 09

    A rare glimpse into the world’s most secretive country, by French aid worker Jérôme Bossuet who spent three years there.

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Letter from Cairo

  • Making room

    20 Nov 09

    Even when the odds are stacked against them, Maria Golia observes her neighbour’s family taking life as it comes.

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Columns

  • Country profiles

    Country profiles

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    Essays

    Essays

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    Letter from

    Letter from

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    Making Waves

    Making Waves

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    Mixed media

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    View from

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    Worldbeaters

    Worldbeaters

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    Big bad world

    Big bad world

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