http://www.inquiriesjournal.com/keyword/welsh-people Inquiries Journal provides undergraduate and graduate students around the world a platform for the wide dissemination of academic work over a range of core disciplines. en-us Fri, 03 Apr 2026 16:01:03 -0400 Fri, 03 Apr 2026 16:01:03 -0400 http://www.inquiriesjournal.com/articles/1102/the-dragon-on-our-doorstep-new-politics-for-a-new-millennium-in-wales By Alun Michael - Of course, the commitment to openness also brings challenges and responsibilities – for all parties in the Assembly, and the media too. Take negotiations with third parties, for instance – with the European Commission over the Objective 1 Programme, or even the Treasury over public expenditure and the Barnett Formula. There are dangers when we dissect and debate in public the twists and turns of such critical negotiations. It sometimes feels like trying to play poker with your cards face up on the table while the other players keep theirs to themselves as they always have... Sat, 01 Jan 2000 12:00 EST http://www.inquiriesjournal.com/articles/1102/the-dragon-on-our-doorstep-new-politics-for-a-new-millennium-in-wales