A round-up of noteworthy articles in the print edition of November 11th – 18th 2006. In this week’s podcast: judging Saddam Hussein; reinventing trade unions; how Japan’s new prime minister is faring; and Kazakhstan and the branding of nations.

A round-up of noteworthy articles in the print edition of November 4th – 11th 2006. In this week’s podcast: America’s mid-term elections; Italy and Spain, Mediterranean rivals; a new business-model for drug research; and the future for mercenaries.