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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
The European Committee on Social Rights’ verdict on children’s paper rounds is laughable, and will only distract us from tackling more serious human rights issues. It has become a cliché to moan about absurd...
With just over a year to go until the next French presidential elections, Antony Tucker appraises the likely candidates and their chances of winning. Whilst many eyes are turned to the bizarre ups and...
The PM asked for peanuts from the EU and didn’t even get those. The British public should reject his measly deal and opt for Brexit. The UK looks to be on track for a...
As the nomination process for US presidential candidates gets under way, one writer looks at the significance of the early states for leading Democrats. Iowa and New Hampshire have always been the first frontiers...
Matt Gillow reports from Delhi on the challenges facing India if it wants to become a global power. India: vibrant, colourful and intense. The sub-continent rouses the imagination and causes havoc with the senses...
As Barack Obama enters his final year as President, Matt Smith examines the problem of partisanship that has plagued his tenure from start to (almost) finish. In the USA there exists a crippling phenomenon...
