• Authoritarianism

    The Permanent Emergency

    How the West traded liberty for the illusion of security Unlike the centuries that came before it, full of great and truly important ideological and philosophical clashes, full of historical shifts in the trajectory of [more...]
  • 19th Century

    Lord Armstrong: The Victorian Musk

    A solicitor-turned-engineer who built the world’s first smart home, sold weapons to everyone, championed solar power, and became the richest man in Britain. Sound familiar? If you pitched Lord Armstrong’s life story to a Hollywood [more...]
  • 21st Century

    Gen Z’s Electoral Dilemma

    Long dismissed as apathetic, Kenya’s youth forced a rupture in 2024. As the 2027 election approaches, their challenge is turning digital rebellion and street protest into political power. The conventional wisdom regarding Kenya’s youth prior [more...]
  • 20th Century

    Star Crossed Lovers

    The Beatles were global stars who changed the face of music forever, influencing film and fashion along the way. They remain the most successful band in history and pushed the limits of how famous musicians [more...]
  • America

    There is no Special Relationship

    The British must wake up to the great illusion of the ‘Special Relationship’ As an ex NATO officer albeit with a singularly undistinguished career, I served with Americans in Germany & subsequently the Royal College [more...]

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