Time for a European Civilian Reserve

This paper will argue that to create the necessary civilian capabilities in crisis situations for both common and unilateral use, the UK and like-minded allies should consider establishing a European civilian reserve – a reserve corps of 2,000 civilian specialists – with European citizens on stand-by for deployment.

By IPPR, UK.

Governance Policy Resource.

Tomorrow's Capitalism

What future for capitalism? Recent financial turmoil has triggered a flood of speculation amongst economists on both sides of the Atlantic as to whether the financial system that has dominated global markets over the past 20 years is sustainable in their current form.

By IPPR, UK.

Governance Policy Resource.

Revisiting Race in a Genomic Age

Egenis Director Professor John Dupré has contributed a chapter to an “important, timely, and richly informative” new book on genomics and race.Revisiting Race in a Genomic Age, edited by Barbara Koenig, Sandra Soo-Jin Lee and Sarah Richardson, examines the social, political and ethical dimensions of emerging genetic research on race.

By E Genis, UK.

Health Policy Resource.

How Should the Next Administration Address Genetically Engineered Food Animals?

The Center for American Progress and the Center for Science in the Public Interest will convene a moderated panel discussion on the commercialization of genetically engineered animals on Monday, November 10, 2008 from 1:00-2:30 p.m. at the National Press Club in Washington.

By CSPI, USA..

Health Policy Resource.

Philadelphia Passes Strongest Nutrition Labeling Requirements for Chain Restaurant Menus

Philadelphia now joins New York City , several counties, and the state of California in passing a strong menu labeling requirement for chain restaurants. Beginning on Jan. 1, 2010, chain restaurants with more than 15 outlets will have to disclose calories on menu boards, and calories, saturated and trans fat, sodium and carbohydrates on printed menus. The measure passed today by the Philadelphia City Council is the strongest in the nation so far, and we hope it is used as a model for other jurisdictions.

By CSPI, USA..

Health Policy Resource.