The intervention trap. Olivier Roy analyses the new war on terror in north Africa.

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Current affairs and newspaper magazine of the year In this week's issue: The intervention trap Olivier Roy analyses the new war on terror in north Africa. FEATURING Bryan Appleyard, Kathleen Jamie, Craig Raine, William Cash, Roy Greenslade, Alexandra Harris and Tim Bale   DON'T MISS: - Bryan Appleyard on the new age of entitlement and the super-rich - Kathleen Jamie on the spirit of independence among artists and poets in Scotland - Craig Raine on the new exhibition of Edouard Manet at the Royal Academy - William Cash reports from Davos - Roy Greenslade on David Cameron’s Europe problem - Alexandra Harris on a new biography of Britten - Tim Bale on Tory modernisation 2.0 PLUS Will Self eats prawns and cheese at Spudulike and Nicholas Lezard goes to war at the oyster stall Find the issue, cover dated 1-7 February, on sale for £3.50 in all good newsagents in London on Wednesday and the rest of the country on Thursday. Or buy the issue in digital form here - ideal for those living outside the UK. Trial a subscription to the New Statesman and receive 12 issues for only £12  (UK only) delivered straight to your door - that's a saving of £2.50 on the usual cover price! Sign up to New Statesman's annual subscription for just £87, that's a saving of £95! International and national readers can also call +44 (0)207 936 6459 or click here to obtain a print copy. New Statesman LTD, registered in England No. 03143654, John Carpenter House, John Carpenter Street, London, EC4Y 0AN. Kindly note that if you receive this e-mail your e-mail address is being held by us for the purpose of communicating with you on New Statesman related matters. If you do not wish us to e-mail you, please unsubscribe from this list. New Statesman Limited is a Data Controller for the purposes of the Data Protection Act 1998. © New Statesman Ltd. 2010. The above information may be privileged. If you are not the intended recipient of this email please destroy it. As Internet communications are not secure please note that the New Statesman does not accept legal responsibility for the content of this email message.