France
— French president Emmanuel Macron is facing a political crisis unprecedented in contemporary times.
Analysis
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Geopolitics
— Emerging powers like Brazil, India, and South Africa are unhappy with the current global power structure and seek more recognition and influence. The West should offer more incentives to these countries to support its stance on Ukraine.
Analysis
— The UK has nine public holidays in 2023, fewer than any EU country; combined with the recent spate of three-day weekends, there is a case for examining working hours. Four-day workweek trials worldwide have been a success, with positive impacts on well-being and productivity.
Gig Economy
— Undocumented workers in the UK’s food delivery sector are at risk due to the misuse of the rider system. A stronger oversight is required to protect vulnerable individuals.
War in Ukraine
— The drone ‘attack’ on the Kremlin remains shrouded in mystery. The logic suggests a false flag but here are some of the possible explanations.
Charles III's Coronation
— A language expert explains why the ‘oath of allegiance’ to King Charles III is meaningless on several counts.
UK Politics
— The prime minister is popular, his party is not. Which is more important as we head towards the next election?
Sudan
— The role of the Wagner Group in the Sudan crisis is not yet clear, but its mercenaries are reported to be involved in a number of African countries.
Environment
— Extinction Rebellion has eschewed disruptive protest in the pursuit of ‘building relationships’.
2024 US Presidential Election
— Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is likely to be Donald Trump’s main opponent for the Republican presidential nomination. But does he have what it takes to challenge the former president who remains popular among the party’s base?
Brexit
— The British government is becoming more realistic about Brexit, evident in the Windsor Framework and Integrated Review. Brexit remains central yet marginal, adversely impacting the UK but no longer a major political issue.
Sudan
— Sudan is in a power struggle between its military and paramilitary forces causing fears of civil war. Authoritarian rulers setting up armed groups, loose command and control, ethnic ties and external mercenaries have exacerbated the issue.
UK Politics
— The evidence suggests that while Jeremy Corbyn has a strong personal vote, Islington North is changing demographically and politically, which may make it more difficult for him to win without the support of the Labour Party.
COVID-19
— A vaccine produced by Sanofi is being given as part of the 2023 spring booster campaign. An immunology expert explains how it works. I n the UK a spring booster campaign has recently begun, offering an additional vaccine to people at highest risk from COVID. Between April and June 2023
Voter ID
— The UK government has changed the law, requiring people in England to show ID when voting. The opposition claims the move is an attempt by the Tories to sway future elections by preventing certain demographics from voting, particularly those unlikely to vote Conservatives.
Geopolitics
— Global efforts to condemn Russia’s actions in Ukraine have stalled, with many countries opting for neutrality instead of condemning Russia. African and Latin American countries remain mostly neutral whilst China and India maintain a balancing act through their strategic partnership with Russia.
