In August, a Wall Street Journal news article sparked mixed reactions. According to the piece, US President Donald Trump was seriously considering buying Greenland from Denmark. The news initially caused some laughter among actual and former Danish politicians – perhaps...
While Donald Trump’s candidacy as the Republican 2020 nominee had been a foregone conclusion, internal challengers have emerged. Even though the odds are stacked against them, the damage candidates could cause to Trump’s presidential campaign cannot be overstated. After all,...
On April 11 2019, Sudan’s President, Omar al-Bashir, was forced from power after nearly thirty years as ruler. Al-Bashir’s government was an oppressive, surveillance state. His predecessor, Gaafar Nimeiry, acceded power in 1969, after a coup. Nimeiry remained in power...
Tanzania’s president, John Magufuli, known for his anti-corruption stance, but also his growing politically repressive, authoritarian regime, has called for a lift of “illegal” economic sanctions against Zimbabwe. Speaking at the end of the 39th Southern African Development Community (SADC)...
Boris Johnson’s Brexit drama has become a tale of two Donalds. On one side is a man much like himself – loud, brazen and unpredictable. On the other, quite a different character – ponderous, deliberate and concise. The former, Donald...
With the 2020 US presidential election looming, the Republicans should be concentrating on winning. Considering that none of the Democrat candidates have emerged as a clear favourite to win their party’s nomination next year so far, and with GDP growing...
This Sunday, the German states of Saxony and Brandenburg are due to elect their respective parliaments for the next five years. It is a landmark election with implications for the rest of the republic, and particularly the grand coalition in...
As the world’s eyes are set on Biarritz, something a lot more profound is happening in France: Emmanuel Macron aims to take command of Europe. A long-term strategy was implemented by France over the last months, aided to some degree...
A joint operation of Gibraltar authorities and British Royal Marines took place on July 4, offshore Gibraltar, leading to the detention of the Iranian Tanker Grace 1. This action came as a response to the suspicions that the ship’s crude...
Between the 24th and 26th of August, G7 leaders met in the French seaside town of Biarritz to discuss current global challenges, such as Iran, trade issues, the fight against inequality and climate change. Despite the fact that expectations for...