Thursday, September 18, 2025

Politics

A Headache in a Time of Headaches: Mandelson Adds to Govt’s Mounting Woes

For a government already grappling with a difficult economic situation and complex international relations, the Peter Mandelson scandal is a "headache," as the original report noted, that it could ill afford. It is a self-inflicted wound that compounds the...

The Exodus Papers: Decoding Why Pharma is Ditching Britain

A series of high-profile corporate decisions, dubbed "The Exodus Papers," reveals precisely why the global pharmaceutical industry is ditching Britain. These moves are not random; they form a clear pattern of disinvestment driven by a commercial and political environment...

A Show of Force: European Allies Back Trump’s Stance with Military Hardware

While President Donald Trump has offered a cautious diplomatic stance, his European allies are backing his position with a clear show of force. The rapid deployment of military hardware to Poland serves as the "big stick" to accompany Trump's...

When the Center Cannot Hold: Anatomy of a State Losing Control

The chaos in Nepal is a vivid illustration of a state losing its grip, a moment when "the center cannot hold." The government, weakened by its own corruption and failure to address economic grievances, found that its authority was...

The New ‘Special Relationship’: Tech-Focused and Trump-Friendly

A new "special relationship"—one that is deeply tech-focused and strategically Trump-friendly—has been proposed by Peter Mandelson as the key to Britain's future. His entire speech was a carefully constructed argument for this renewed alliance, with the ultimate goal of...

A Ripple Effect: How Putin’s Threat Impacts Global Hotspots

Vladimir Putin's stark threat over Ukraine has a ripple effect that extends far beyond Europe, impacting other global hotspots and the calculations of leaders in Washington and Beijing. The standoff serves as a real-world test of American and Western...

“America First” Agenda Hits a Judicial Wall

The "America First" agenda, with its emphasis on unilateral executive action to protect domestic interests, has hit a formidable judicial wall. A U.S. appeals court has ruled that a key policy of this agenda—the imposition of global tariffs through...

A Crisis of Norms: The Real Threat is the Conversation Itself, Newsom Argues

While the prospect of a third presidential term is alarming, Gavin Newsom is arguing that the real crisis is already here: the mere fact that such a possibility is being seriously discussed by a major political figure. The normalization...

A Transatlantic Tech Alliance: UK Deepens Dependence on US AI Firms

The UK's high-level engagement with OpenAI, Google, and Anthropic signals a deepening transatlantic tech alliance, but also a growing dependence on US firms for its AI future. The discussion of a £2 billion deal with OpenAI is the most...

Appeals Court Enables Administration’s Vision of Immigration Policy as National Security Priority

The Ninth Circuit's decision Wednesday aligns with the Trump administration's framework of treating immigration policy primarily as a national security issue rather than a humanitarian concern. The ruling validates approaches that emphasize security considerations over protection obligations. The policy approach...

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A Headache in a Time of Headaches: Mandelson Adds to Govt’s Mounting Woes

For a government already grappling with a difficult economic situation and complex international relations, the Peter Mandelson scandal is...