Britain hit by harsh political and economic storms
It is alone in a world in which the rules-based global order of the last half-century is set to be replaced by dog-eat-dog, survival of…
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Complex issues turned into simple slogans have worked – until now
This political reality is already apparent in polls that show some of the steady gains by right-wing populist parties have stalled or are in reverse,…
Tangle Trade Talk: when economic viability is at stake
The UK needs to develop a clear economic framework for the post-Brexit era before even thinking about who they could have as negotiating partners, reports…
Brexit’s international cheer squad loses its voice
Geoff Kitney explains why UK voters have good reason to be anxious about the long-term consequences of the Brexit vote. Brexit’s international cheer squad appears…
Lesson 1: No nation makes deals based on compassion
Potential trade partners see a weak negotiating partner so desperately in need of markets to replace the EU that the UK will have little choice…
For democracy to succeed must Brexit fail?
The catastrophic failure of Brexit – or at least a muddlesome mess at the end of the Brexit process – might give pause for people…
Europe: two steps forward one step back
A slightly diminished Merkel could not have wished for anything better in her changed circumstances than an ambitious, reform-minded and determined French partner, Geoff Kitney…
Speed dating to spice up trade talks
Two courtiers – the EU and UK – are competing for Australia’s and New Zealand’s hand in a new trade relationship, Geoff Kitney writes. It…
The European project – always a work in progress
On almost every indicator that counts, Europe is undergoing a significant revival. Polls show Europeans have become more pro-European Union since Britain decided to quit…
When it comes to sovereignty, talk is cheap
Boris Johnson may be leading the fight for Britain to reclaim its sovereignty from the EU but he is content to see Queen Elizabeth remain…