The Fate of Foreign Aid: A View of Britain’s International Assistance

Britain’s grip on the international stage as a leader in development and foreign aid is beginning to fade. Departments have been merged, cuts have been made, budgets have been reallocated, and vital programmes have been cut short. In a 2010 report by the Development Assistance Committee, the UK was described ‘as an international development leader …

We’re still here, but where are we going to be in the future?

Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you would know that this has been Wales’ first world cup since 1958. To put that into perspective, it’s been 64 years, and to put that into context, England’s men’s last international trophy was 58 years ago! Sorry, had to say it… As it’s our first world cup …

Investigation: How the American Right are Making a Biblical Battle out of the Upcoming Midterms

‘I firmly believe that we – American Christians – and in truth, Americans of any Traditional faith and convictions – that we are now living in exile’ (Rod Dreher) The United States of America, continues, to be Christian dominated, unusually so by comparison to other equally developed nations. Every President, and Vice President, has thus …

Brazil: Why Lula’s Victory (And Bolsonaro’s Response) Is So Important

Christ the Redeemer towers over Rio de Janeiro, a symbol of faith, hope, and redemption: for many in the international community, the re-election of Luiz Inacio “Lula” da Silva is something of a redemption moment for a country that has, for the past four years, been governed by the eminently Trumpian, decidedly populist, Jair Bolsonaro. …

Third Time Lucky? How the Tories, and the Country, Move Forward from Here

Writing about politics is important. Writing about politics is also difficult, not least due to its incendiary contents- but due to constant changing circumstances. I first drafted an article for Politics Unboxed in June, following Boris Johnson’s less than stellar reception at Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee. It was a piece exploring Johnson’s plummet in …

Tory Trauma: Temporary turmoil or terminal tailspin?

Liz Truss’s tortured tenure at Number 10 was brief, unedifying and uncomfortable to watch. It set records for all the wrong reasons – shortest serving Prime Minister (falling far short of even George Canning’s 118 days in 1827), shortest serving Home Secretary and second-shortest serving Chancellor.   Prince Charles was probably not expecting to welcome a …

The Game Is Up, Mr Putin: A Look At Recent Events in Ukraine

Sham referendums in Russian-controlled parts of Ukraine have invaded the collective consciousness of the western world in recent days and weeks. Leaders of the G7 countries have condemned this move by Putin as a breach of international law, so it’s time to have a look at what took place, why and what might happen next. …

Has the Compulsory-Veil law (I)ran its course?

A political piece on the death of Masha Amini and the protests which followed. Iran, (pronounced E-Ran), is bordered by Turkmenistan, Afghanistan, and Pakistan.[1] Geographically, Iran is in a fortunate position, given its access to the Persian Gulf, however in terms of politics, it is growing more volatile with each passing day. For context in …

The Commonwealth in the Dawn of the Carolean Age

As the 2nd Elizabethan age comes to an end after the death of the Queen, now more than ever, the legacy, role, and relevance of the Monarchy is beginning to be questioned amongst countries in the Commonwealth. Becoming Queen at the age of just 25, her reign spanned 70 years, seeing her as the head …

The Generation Game: The Young, The Old, and The Politicians

As I, a recent university graduate, was waiting in my kitchen for the next order to come through on a Friday night, I listened anxiously to a debate underway on LBC. This time the talk radio station was discussing the generational divide in the UK, and why the Conservative government seems to have little to …