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Latest Mr Straw, I presume January 20: Tony Blair and his Foreign Secretary have Africa in their sights - but can wise words and hard cash cure the continent's ills, asks Kamal Ahmed. The issue explained Arms sales What is Labour's policy on arms sales? Graphic guide The UK arms trade Arms sales Funds increase fourfold for 'dubious' export subsidies January 2: The government has more than quadrupled the level of public money set aside to subsidise British businesses and banks involved in overseas projects, new figures show. Campaigners want arms bill loopholes plugged Tanzania Overruled: Short loses in aid row December 20: £28m Tanzanian military deal to go ahead. Cabinet row as defence deal delayed Just what they need - a £28m air defence system Air raids on Iraq MPs cast doubt on legality of air strikes February 19: The government's insistence that the US and British air strikes against Iraq are justified under international law is less firmly endorsed in Whitehall than ministers admit publicly, informed sources said last night. No contest in the battle for Arab hearts and minds The end of 'power politics'? Hain seeks to end 'nationalist' line on foreign policy January 23: Britain is to bring down the curtain on centuries of diplomatic tradition by cutting back on international round table negotiations in which countries push solely for their own national interests. Long arms Comment and analysis Politics and principles January 7, analysis: The collapse of the rand means South Africans will pay dearly for their £4bn worth of arms. But profit may not be Britain's only motive. Not at this price Putting ethics on the map Arms export control Arms campaigners back bill to control exports June 28: Arms campaigners yesterday welcomed a new bill tightening Britain's outdated arms trading laws but urged the government to close loopholes and give parliament prior scrutiny of export licenses. Customs faces £1m court claim over 'malicious' arms to Iraq prosecution Your letters Indefensible defence December 19, letter: The furore surrounding the awarding of a contract (Just what they need - a £28m air defence system, December 19) to Tanzania brings the arguments about debt reduction into relief.
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