Italy votes: Europe in the Italian election
The primary European issues in the Italian election debate are migration, the future of the eurozone, and security/defence.
Archive: Feb 2018
Xi’s rule for life: what does our anxiety reveal?
“With loss of Eden, till one greater Man Restore us, and regain the blissful Seat” (John Milton)
How to reunite a divided Britain
A Brexit outcome where no-one wins (and everyone loses)
Post-Brexit security concerns should safeguard scandal-hit UK aid budget
The UK sees overseas aid as an important part of its approach to international security. With Brexit it is already feeling vulnerable enough without introducing new security worries.
Trade conflict with the U.S. is the only way to protect free trade
Free trade is about more than just about low tariffs. It is also about predictability, and the EU must not allow Trump to introduce arbitrary tariffs at will.
A Great European Society?
The return of identity politics and nationalism has put the postmodern Europe that sought to dilute and mitigate national and regional identities on the ropes
Time to Talk About a One State Solution?
I am both a longstanding supporter of the Palestinian cause and a friend of Israel. As a British Minister for the Middle East in 1999-2001…
22 Feb
Italia al voto
Quali scelte di politica estera
Migration myths dominate Italian election campaign
The promises of the leading parties address voters’ imaginary fears rather than practical solutions
Five takeaways from the Munich Security Conference
The world is in need of leadership on the global stage – but in Munich, no leaders were in sight