Who in politics, both domestic and international, among any of the G8+, can honestly say they were motivated by anything other than power…
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Coronavirus – Diplomatic Detachment and Decline (Or How I Learned to Love the Isolation)
Cover Image Source: NY Times The phrase ‘Since the war’ has been thrown around a lot recently. It exemplifies the British attitude to times of crisis. It illustrates the country’s opportunism and ambition. In its way then, it’s very Johnson-esque… vastly overplayed to undermine the tragedy not just of human life but the gross and …
Politics of Problems: General Elections and Social Issues
Society is as society does. People are set in their own way and some are unable to change. There is often a clear mandate by the people: to humiliate and manipulate, gender and discriminate, isolate and chastise anyone person or perspectives introduced to them. by those in the Whether this is down to human nature …
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Boris Johnson: Fact or Friction?
As a modern-day political event, Boris Johnson’s succession into Number 10 comes as a shock to nearly no-one. In the midst of democratic turmoil unmatched since the Gunpowder Plot, the ever-growing political polarisation between Leave and Remain has allowed the newly graced Prime Minister to take advantage of the rising tide of nationalistic rhetoric in politics today, in order to slip past our line of view.
Hong Kong’s Fight for Identity and Individuality
As Hong Kong enters its 3rd month of violent confrontation with the continuously oppressive Chinese Government’s influence, I’m fascinated over how passionate citizens have been fighting for the Island’s identity and freedom. This, for an island that has had independence for little over two decades now. In experiencing the final remnants of Hong Kong’s colonial legacy as a 9 year old, I would never have dreamt…
72° from Chippenham 