The Mekong River – China’s stranglehold on Southeast Asia
The Mekong River is a vital lifeline for the countries of Southeast Asia. However, the race for renewable energy has left the region devastated and at risk of exploitation by Beijing.
An Independent London? Disillusioned Londoners Are Thinking About Going It Alone
Almost 60% of Londoners voted to remain in the EU. Brexit has exposed a gulf between England and its capital, and some Londoners are considering going it alone.
Thousands March on London to Demand Brexit People’s Vote
Thousands marched on London today calling for a second Brexit referendum and the revocation of Article 50. More than a million people are reported to have taken place in the ‘Put it to the People’ march.
Impact of ICJ Chagos Advisory Discussed at London Event
A discussion on the impact of the International Court of Justice’s (ICJ) advisory opinion on the Chagos Islands was held at the British Institute of International and Comparative Law (BIICL) yesterday.
The ICJ ruled in February that Britain had not completed its decolonisation of Mauritius.
Trudeau Instability Sparks Discussion on ‘Albexit’
Canada is used to its provinces trying to secede, as French-speaking Quebec constantly threatens to go it alone. Economic difficulties and corruption scandals have however begun to push conservative Alberta towards what social media has branded ‘Albexit’.
Football in Exile: The Chagos FA and the Struggle to Get Their Islands Back
Establishing a national football team can be difficult, particularly if the British Government have forcibly depopulated your entire country.
Western Sahara: Africa’s Last Colony
In 1975, Western Sahara was divided between Morocco and Mauritania. The indigenous population – the Sahrawis – were not consulted, and continue to fight for their right to self-determination.
Ist Südtirol Italien? A Brief Explanation of The South-Tyrol Problem
Nestled in Italy’s scenic north-east, amongst the Dolomite mountain range, lies the autonomous province of Alto Adige. While such a
The United States, Japan, and the Subjugation of Okinawa
The relocation of the United States Marine Corps Base at Futenma, Okinawa, has long-been a controversial subject within Japanese politics.
Pax Sinica: China Goes Global
We are living in the Chinese century. This is what economic forecasters would have you believe. With economic pre-eminence often
Landlocked in Latin America: Bolivia’s Fight to Regain A Coastline
The Bolivian Navy boasts around 5,000 sailors. In some indexes it ranks 13th in the world in terms of commissioned
