Issue 456 of New Internationalist

October 2012

Youth

Linah Alsaafin voices youth frustration with the double bind of Israeli occupation and defunct Palestinian leadership.

Afrobeat star Seun Kuti talks to rapper Akala about hope, politics and African religions.

This infographic takes a closer look at the contrasting lives of the 1.2 billion young people aged 15-24 worldwide.

Capitalism’s betrayals will cost youth dear. Laurie Penny’s call to arms.

Tina Burrett fears the 28 October elections will be neither free or fair.

Writer and activist Firoze Manji and professor Stephen Chan go head-to-head.

A new leftwing café gives Steve Parry a break from empty consumerism and massive cups.

Maina Waruru questions the motivations of firms seeking compensation from the British government.

Young people are playing a vital role in a sweeping wave of dissent, says Jody McIntyre.

On the anniversary of Occupy Wall Street, #S17, Mark Engler says the 99 per cent could sorely use another round of rebellion.