top of page


This is America: Trumpism and the Threat to the American Spirit
By Meghana Pappu Whenever somebody talks about their idea of the American spirit, I picture not glory, nor of wars fought in the name of...


Nguema’s Gabon: Reform or Rebrand?
By Reuben Gilhooley Since its post-war imperial decline, France has held a phantom grip over its former African holdings. Though flags...


'Pardon my English' - Cameroon's Overlooked Anglophone Crisis
By Joakim Mol Romero Although the English and French have historically loved a quarrel, the long peace that has existed between the...


“You Can Be Good”: The Politics of Empathy in the New Age of Fascism
By Tom Lowe John Steinbeck is one of the most influential American authors of all time, so it comes as no surprise that his works...


Facing Liberation Day: The Global Tariff Crisis in the UK
By Coby Saxby As we have all come to expect from US President Donald Trump’s second term, the world order has seen yet another radical...


A Final Nail or the Final Hurdle: The Sentencing of Marine Le Pen and the Future of France’s (And Europe’s) Far-Right
By Coby Saxby To say that French politics have been traditionally stable could not be farther from the truth – but, in line with...


Moving Giants, Shifting Risks: Balancing Wildlife and Human Needs
By Jack Keen Wildlife translocation is a practice aimed at protecting endangered species and restoring ecosystems by deliberately moving...


For and Against: Labour's Welfare Reforms
Liz Kendal leaves a meeting with Labour MPs that had been set up to allow an 'extremely critical' review of the proposals. Photograph:...


The Many Reasons Why J.D. and Usha Vance Were in Greenland.
By Reuben Gilhooley Vice-President J.D. Vance and Second Lady Usha Vance disembark from Airforce Two at Pituffik Space Base on 28th March...


Adolescence Review: Exposing the Realities of the 'Manosphere'
By Lola Fallon Warning: this article contains spoilers for the Netflix drama Adolescence. Adolescence is a four-part miniseries written...
bottom of page