Battles in Print & Culture Wars

Battles in Print are specially-commissioned essays that explore topics being discussed at the Battle of Ideas 2008, serving as introductions to the debate and encouraging further reflection. Battles in Print take a variety of forms, from short provocation essays to longer think pieces and interviews, and are available both online and in print at the festival itself. They are complemented by themed book reviews on Culture Wars, the Academy of Ideas' online review, which was relaunched this summer.

Editors: Dolan Cummings and Sarah Boyes

The 2008 Battles in Print are now available below. Select a theme on the left to see related Battles in Print from the archive.

 International Relations & Development

Attitudes to China, Patrick Hayes

Africa Strand, Ceri Dingle

What future for Britain's 'ethical' foreign policy?, David Chandler versus Alan Mendoza

Beyond the war on terror, Alex Gourevitch

Damned by Debt Relief, Ceri Dingle and Steve Daley

 Festival Buzz

"A rare opportunity to debate first hand with those involved in the great issues of our time."
Chris Rapley, director, Science Museum