Current Events Reading: 2/01

Please read and come prepared to discuss the following articles in the latest edition of the Economist:

• The World This Week: Politics
• Europe
• Britain and Europe: the Gambler
• Europe and Britain: the Cameron is Coming 
• Charlemagne: Europe's Odd Couple
• Radical Islamism
• International Terrorism: Afrighanistan?
• Jihad in Africa: the Danger in the Desert
• The Intervention in Mali: Sand on Their Boots
• Israel
• Israel's Election: the Hawk's Wings Are Clipped
• Israel's Arab-led Parties: Not Much of a Mark

As you read, take notes and prepare to discuss the role that identity, norms and class conflict play in each story.