Xi and Putin play Frenemies in the Balkans
Xi and Putin are teaming up at the UN over Balkan issuesChina is exercising increasing influence over the region through its economic swayChina’s influence is gradually replacing Russia’s, particularly in…
Boris Johnson freezes, along with “Global Britain”
A number of scandals have left Mr. Johnson in political peril.Johnson may be forced to leave office before having achieved his foreign policy goals.The Prime Minister’s future now rests in…
Xi Jinping Blazes Into Reverence and Indefinite Rule
President Xi Jinping of China has been anointed one of the country’s revered leaders in a historical resolutionThe resolution outlines his version of Chinese history and his vision for its…
The (Northern) Irish Question: Hostility Between Frost and Šefčovič Over Brexit Deal
Logistical issues in the Northern Ireland Protocol disrupted life in Northern Ireland.Lord Frost is demanding a renegotiation of the Protocol and seeking to include elements already discarded by the EU.The…
Why Higgins Won’t Go To Church: A Tale of Two Irelands
The President of Ireland has controversially declined an invitation to a church service marking the partition of Ireland.Amid poor relations on the island due to Brexit complications, the Government and…
Harris Headed for Chilly Times as Migrants Flood the Border
A lack of public appearance and the controversy around the border crisis have led to a dangerous drop in Harris’ public approval rating.The VP’s plans for immigration reform will likely…