| New Statesman - Monday 26 Nov. 07 |
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 Selection of articles from the British WeeklyCover story The new cultural revolution The Beijing Olympic Games have been described as the superpower's "coming-out party". The authorities are also slowly realising that the arts will play a central role in improving China's international image. Here we focus on the burgeoning Chinese cultural scene. Features The Father of the Nation chats up the wrong woman Kevin Maguire All the gossip from the Westminster village Tactical Briefing From: The Unit To: GB Subject: Finding our Brown Israel Lulled by the good life John Kampfner Palestinian and Israeli leaders are engaging in peace talks. Yet, while people on either side of the wall inhabit different worlds, the prospects are bleak. Calamity Brown Martin Bright Martin Bright on the malaise at the heart of government - part of our unrivalled coverage in the Inside Track including an interview with Chris Huhne Regulars New Statesman Leader If Brown does show courage, will anyone notice any more ? The Thinking - The great grammar con Peter Wilby Grammar schools and "setting" are equally discredited. The Other Side - Geekishly attractive Tara Hamilton-Miller The Tory education spokesman is a journalist with charm, a big brain and a curious past. Africa - Some events demand a monument Michela Wrong Amin was said to keep the heads of his victims fresh in a fridge to be brought out so he could scold them while he dined Arts & Culture Beijing calling Flora Bagenal A crop of new rock bands is changing the face of Chinese youth culture Grand designs Robert Turnbull The new national theatre in Beijing was designed as a people’s palace, but risks becoming a playground for the rich and famous. Books Billy Bragg, Hari Kunzru, Hilary Mantel, Tom Paulin, William Dalrymple and more choose their top tomes from 2007. Hold your own at any Christmas dinner party with our guide to the best and worst of this year's books.
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