Quicksand
Recently, the United States has been increasing its military presence on the ground in Syria. The additional deployments have good intentions, but could very easily make the situation worse. The 59 Tomahawk missiles that...
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Invasion.
After numerous recent terror attacks on its soil, Turkey has finally decided to take a more active role in the Syrian Civil War. This move is welcomed by many, but is not without its...
Tipping Point
David Cameron devoted copious amounts of time to negotiating the terms of his insignificant EU deal, yet with public concern growing over the worsening refugee crisis, perhaps his focus should have been elsewhere As...
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...
Corbyn Must Go
After the reshuffle, Labour supporter Craig Robertson is nonplussed with his leader’s first few months. I do not have a problem with Jeremy Corbyn’s policies or ideals. In fact, I think his plans for...
Ignorance Isn’t Bliss
We’ve become desensitised to war – and frightened of it. Katy Bennett argues that this is a dangerous combination. Britain has almost been constantly at war for the past 100 years, but since World...
War is not Helping
The road to war is paved with good intentions. We want to help, but instead cause death, destruction and destabilisation. Shortly before MPs voted in favour of air strikes in Syria, shadow foreign secretary...
The Turkey-Russia Crisis: On the brink of World War III?
After Turkey downed a Russian fighter jet, Janith Peiris analyses a murky Middle Eastern quagmire. Turkey and Russia are two major players in the Syrian Civil War. Russia, who has been an ally...
Bomb Syria at Your Own Risk
France is posturing for war and Britain looks set to join them. Matthew Howlett argues that David Cameron would be making a mistake to do the same. Needless to say, the brutal and tragic...
Labour Pains
Labour’s infighting threatens to destroy any chance at success the party has. According to Tristram Hunt, the Labour party is “in the s**t.” He might be right, but he’s wrong about everything else. Labour...
Assad & the UK: The Enemy of my Enemy is my Friend
In the fight against Isis, Assad is on our side, even if that’s only for the short-term. David Cameron must realise this. Bashar al-Assad will eventually have to go – there’s absolutely no doubt...
Your Problem, Not Ours.
Tens of thousands of Syrian refugees are heading towards Europe. Germany is expecting to absorb up to one million refugees from the exodus. However, the oil-rich Gulf States, who share more in common with...
Cry Havoc! And Let Slip The Bear Of War!
Russia has begun conducting air strikes in Syria, but the West should not stop them. Assad’s removal is no longer possible. The last month has seen Vladimir Putin’s Russia begin a campaign of airstrikes in...
