The Macron Doctrine: Standing Up to Trump at the UN
As Macron exits power, his resolve against Trump's unilateralism has inspired middle powers worldwide. What is the Macron Doctrine and why does it matter?
Editorial7 min read
Germany's Far Right Near Majority: Europe Must Act Now
Germany's AfD nearly won an absolute majority in 2026 — a historic first. With pro-Russian far-right forces rising in France too, Europe faces its gravest democratic test.
Editorial7 min read
Bank of England's £120bn QT Bill: Power vs Accountability
Bank of England's quantitative tightening could cost the Treasury £120bn. Who is accountable when monetary and fiscal policy blur? A critical analysis.
Editorial9 min read
Lucy Letby Inquiry: Why Thirlwall Rushed Too Soon
The Lucy Letby inquiry report offers vital neonatal care reforms, but pressing ahead while conviction doubts remained was a serious misjudgement.
Editorial7 min read
Stop Blaming the East for AfD — West Germany Built This
AfD won 44% in Saxony-Anhalt — but blaming the east misses the point. West Germany's failures fueled far-right grievance politics too. Here's what must change.
Editorial7 min read
Ukraine War Is Quietly Breaking India's Strategy
The Ukraine war made Russia a junior partner of China — upending India's long-held strategy of using Moscow to counterbalance Beijing's regional influence.
Editorial7 min read
Progressive Governments Can Run an Economy Well
Brazil and Spain prove progressive economic policy delivers growth, fiscal discipline, and social gains — dismantling the myth that only conservatives can manage an economy.
Editorial7 min read
Britain's Islamophobia: Mainstream Politics Is to Blame
Britain's Islamophobia crisis predates Reform UK. Explore how mainstream politicians enabled anti-Muslim racism and what the 2026 poll data tells us.
Editorial8 min read
How US Policy Is Undermining Taiwan's Democracy
Washington's Taiwan strategy—pushing market access, tech investment, and defense demands—is fueling political polarization and eroding the island's ability to govern itself.
Editorial5 min read
Amodei Wants an AI Pause. But Who Decides Its End?
Dario Amodei's call for an AI development pause is welcome, but self-interested oversight by AI companies is not the governance model the world needs.
Editorial6 min read
Reform UK's £72m Billionaire Problem: Farage's Hypocrisy Exposed
Nigel Farage built Reform UK on anti-elite, anti-establishment rhetoric. Now £72m in billionaire donations reveals the hollow core of that populist promise.
Editorial8 min read
When 'Unprecedented' Forecasts Signal We've Lost the Fight
How normalizing extreme weather events and overusing 'unprecedented' exposes a dangerous climate complacency that threatens meaningful collective action.
Editorial7 min read