The US Supreme Court: Guilty as Charged
Obama has every right to appoint Merrick Garland as Justice Scalia’s replacement on the US Supreme Court. The fact that he is struggling to do so shows why the court is not fit for...
Category: Foreign Affairs
How Britain Is Destroying Yemen
Since September 2014, Yemen has been the battleground for a detrimental civil war, and received devastating air strikes by a Saudi-led coalition. Yet has anything actually been achieved? The beginning of the recent civil...
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A long time ago, in a Republic far, far away?
Matt Smith examines the similarities between two of today’s most prominent American Presidential candidates and two politicians from a very different age. I always like a good quote. They allow us to sound smart...
Rights in America: Bathroom Battles
America can claim it has paved the way for equality all it likes, but the legal situation for LGBT rights in the US looks abysmal. When President Obama leaves the White House this November,...
Myanmar: Long Road to Democracy
Matt Gillow reports from Myanmar (formerly known as Burma) on the country’s transition from military dictatorship to tentative democracy. Myanmar: a country on the brink of something great. It is, by all intents and...
‘Lava Jato’: Brazil’s House of Cards Begins to Crumble
Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff is facing impeachment, an inescapable recession and Brazil’s biggest scandal. How much longer can she stay in office? On Sunday 13 March, all 26 states and the federal district of...
The Risks of Remaining
Many fear the potential risks of leaving the EU, but remaining may be even riskier. However, it’s not just about risk; it’s also about who controls our destiny. For a eurosceptic such as myself,...
Cut-throat Kadyrov
Ramzan Kadyrov has ruled the Russian republic of Chechnya with an iron fist for 9 years. Akshay Narayan explains why he needs to go. Who is Ramzan Kadyrov? Ramzan Kadyrov is to the Kremlin...
Mission Accomplished
Russian forces have begun to withdraw from Syria. Akshay Narayan examines why Vladimir Putin’s decision may benefit the peace process. In a surprise decision on Monday 14th March, Vladimir Putin announced that the majority...
Nørse Code: What the Scandinavians Got Right
The Scandinavian model of government is often held up as an example to the rest of Europe. Matt Gillow travelled to Denmark and Sweden to ask: why is it so successful? The recent refugee...
Auf Wiedersehen Willkommenskultur
Reporting from Berlin, Sam Glover examines the rise of far-right movements and parties such as Pegida and the AfD across Germany. Today, Berlin is a vibrant and diverse city, much like London. Its creative...
Iran’s Elections: Mullered Mullahs
Janith Peiris looks at the recent elections in Iran and explains what they will mean for the west and a volatile region. On 26th February, President Hassan Rouhani and his allies secured an election...
Has Anyone got an Exit Plan?
Both pro- and anti-EU candidates have speculated about what the UK would look like outside the EU. But will the electorate have a clear picture before the vote, or will Eurosceptics be forced to...
Beyond the Numbers
Matt Gillow looks beyond the numbers and sums to make a case for Britain staying in the EU. We’ve all heard the facts. Both the “Vote Leave” campaign and the “Stronger In” side have...
Why We Must Leave
The date is now set: 23 June 2016 – the day the British people will decide the future direction of this country. Are we going to once again become an independent, self-governing nation, or...
The Civil War On Liberty
Apple has refused the FBI access to the iPhone of one of the San Bernardino shooters. Donald Trump has called for a boycott of the brand. Matt Gillow asks: who’s right? Apple or the...
Super Tuesday: Breaking Point
Super Tuesday is perhaps the most important day in the presidential campaigning. Jack Mountford assesses this year’s winners and losers. Super Tuesday is a make or break moment for presidential campaigns. Yesterday on 1...
Sarah Palin: Great Orator, Awful Speaker
Sarah Palin’s constant scrambling for words is almost enchanting. Bewitched, Joseph Ward explores why. Nowadays, many seem to believe that we live in a time without great orators or inspirational leaders. The growth of...
Rebels With a Cause
With the rise of anti-establishment candidates, Sam Glover looks at how radical rebels are becoming mainstream politicians. The radicals are rising. In the past few years, Ukip have won a national election, a backbencher...
A Conservative Controversy
The death of Justice Scalia has raised the profile of the Supreme Court in the 2016 Presidential Race. Could this be a chance to diversify the body – or will it only lead to...
