Brexit eve: The slow burn begins
Democratic backsliding and constitutional crises could await if the wheels come off Boris Johnson’s Brexit bandwagon.
Britain in Europe
Why the UK will try to remain close to the EU
Having defeated both UKIP and Labour, the Conservatives can afford to be a little more moderate on Brexit
Britain voted for independence, but it has achieved isolation
The irony of recent British neo-poodleism is that the UK needs an EU trade deal much more than it needs a US trade deal
Control issues: The UK’s defence procurement woes
The UK Ministry of Defence has shown a chronic lack of decision discipline, sometimes undermining its role in joint European projects
Europe and China after Brexit: The 5G question
A decision looms for Britain on 5G and Huawei. London’s choice will signal whether it wishes to stay close to Europe when dealing with Beijing – or to go its own way.
Boris’s revenge: The coming assault on Britain’s democracy
Boris Johnson could prove to be more Trump than Trump. But he may yet face resistance to turning Britain into “Singapore-on-Thames”
Brexit Weltschmerz: An era ends
Britain helped bring modern, unified, and peaceful Germany into being. Its Brexit convulsions have trashed this historic reputation – probably for good.
A hard Brexit looms
Prime Minister Boris Johnson seems to have the momentum to get his Brexit deal over the line – and to follow up with a general election triumph while the electorate are still sighing with relief
Boris Johnson and the politics of neo-poodleism
With Brexit approaching, Boris Johnson will be keen to capitalise on access to Washington. But don't expect much from Trump.
Brexit has broken the UK, but can it mend Europe?
As the Conservative Party works to find a new leader, Brexit has never been further out of the UK's grasp. Has Brexit made any real progress?