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The U.K. in the 1970s and Today: Déja Vu All Over Again

By Denis MacShane, October 19, 2021 in Rethinking Europe

We had rising inflation and unemployment. Same today.

Johnson’s and Macron’s Uncertain Political Futures

By Denis MacShane, June 22, 2021 in Global Pairings

Underneath the clichés of the eternal rivalry between France and England, Boris Johnson and Emmanuel Macron are closer than most people would believe.

Sportswashing: Saudi Arabia’s Dark “Soccer Diplomacy”

By James M. Dorsey, April 19, 2020 in Rethinking Europe

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman rolls the dice with bid for Newcastle United.

12 Facts on Sergeant-at-Arms in Ottawa and in History

By The Globalist, October 30, 2014 in Just The Facts

The Canadians experience with terrorism brings the historic role to light.

The Scottish Vote and Europe’s Future

By Holger Schmieding, September 19, 2014 in Rethinking Europe, Global HotSpots

Scotland votes for more home rule within the UK, not independence.

The UK’s Problems Have Just Begun

By Denis MacShane, September 19, 2014 in Global HotSpots

Far from settling everything, the Scottish vote has opened everything up.

10 Reasons To Oppose Scottish Independence

By David Marsh, Meghnad Desai and John Nugée, September 17, 2014 in Global HotSpots

Scotland’s independence would hurt Europe.

What Will The United Kingdom Look Like Without Scotland?

By The Globalist, September 17, 2014 in Just The Facts

The impact is not as big as you think.

Smaller Nations in a Big World

By The Globalist, September 17, 2014 in Globalist Quiz

Of the 193 countries in the United Nations, how many are smaller than Scotland?

Scottish Independence Vote: Pride Goeth Before a Fall?

By David W. Wise, September 16, 2014 in Global HotSpots

There are plenty of warning signs for Scots to heed in the upcoming referendum.