Title: Keir Starmer: The Biography Author: Tom Baldwin Pages: 448 Tom Baldwin’s “Keir Starmer: The Biography” is a riveting exploration of one of the most enigmatic figures in contemporary British politics. As a political biography, it stands out not only for its depth and thoroughness but also for its unexpected intimacy, offering readers
ph. A fan cheers for U.S. tennis players in the men’s doubles gold medal match during the 2012 Summer Olympics in London. AP Photo/Victor R. Caivano Noah Cohan, Washington University in St. Louis Every four years, millions of Americans join billions of their fellow humans across the globe to celebrate the astonishing athletic
Olayinka Ajala, Leeds Beckett University This year’s summit of the Economic Community of West African States (Ecowas) takes place against a challenging environment for the regional bloc. Recent developments in the region have included coups, insecurity and economic instability. Climate change also poses challenges. Six successful and two attempted coups in the region
ph. Keir Starmer has appointed Angela Rayner as his deputy. Simon Dawson / No 10 Downing Street, CC BY-NC-ND Nicholas Allen, Royal Holloway University of London As the dust settles on Labour’s historic election win, Keir Starmer, the UK’s new prime minister, has appointed his team of senior ministers. These men and women
Gedion Onyango, London School of Economics and Political Science A strong undercurrent driving the unprecedented anti-tax protests in Kenya is outrage over theft of public resources coupled with the extravagant lifestyles of public servants. There are widespread frustrations that President William Ruto also failed to deliver on his electoral promises to address corruption.
Thomas Gift, UCL This article is an updated version of an article originally published before the June 27 presidential debate. After the Biden-Trump TV debate last night the question many people are asking is: “Is it too late for Biden to bow out in 2024?” Technically, no. Biden could, for any reason, declare
ph. U.S. President Joe Biden and Donald Trump participate in the CNN Presidential Debate on June 27, 2024. Justin Sullivan/Getty Images Mary Kate Cary, University of Virginia and Karrin Vasby Anderson, Colorado State University With four months to go until Election Day, the earliest-ever general election debate featured two presidents – one current,
Introduction to Asian Trade Pathways Trade pathways and economic corridors within Asia have historically been linchpins in the region’s economic evolution. From the venerable Silk Road to contemporary infrastructural corridors, Asia has invariably been pivotal in global commerce. These avenues not only facilitate the interchange of commodities but also foster cultural and technological
Antoine Marie, École normale supérieure (ENS) – PSL Once upon a time, newly minted graduates dreamt of creating online social media that would bring people closer together. That dream is now all but a distant memory. In 2024, there aren’t many ills social networks don’t stand accused of: the platforms are singled out
In June 2007, a boat carrying 28 migrants went ashore on a beach on the southernmost tip of the Italian island of Sicily. Among the personal belongings of the people who made the dangerous crossing from Africa, rescue volunteers found a Bible and a Koran – both underlined and encrusted in sea salt.