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Keir Starmer
September 22, 2025
Daoud Kuttab
Here Are the Reasons Why Recognition of Palestine Is Such a Big Deal
Recognition of Palestinian statehood—especially from the U.K.—is not merely symbolic. It has specific ramifications under international law.
September 19, 2025
Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling
Trump’s NATO Ambassador Takes Unhinged Stance on “Russian Threat”
The Trump administration continues to play as nice as possible with Russia.
September 18, 2025
Robert McCoy
Does Trump Know the Difference Between Armenia and Albania?
The president once again mixed up the two very different countries on Thursday.
September 18, 2025
Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling
Keir Starmer Essentially Begs Trump to Be Tougher on Putin
Donald Trump has repeatedly played it soft with his Russian counterpart.
September 16, 2025
Geoffrey Wheatcroft
How the Shadow of Jeffrey Epstein Hangs Over Trump’s UK State Visit
A weak Keir Starmer made a baffling invitation to Trump. Then, via Peter Mandelson, the Epstein story inserted itself into the narrative.
May 8, 2025
Timothy Noah
The Big Winner of Trump’s Much-Hyped Trade Deal Is ... Not the U.S.
It’s a great day to be an Anglophile. But the global economy is still on the verge of a ruinous trade war.
March 21, 2025
Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling
Is Trump Trying to Undo The American Revolution?
Did Donald Trump really just suggest becoming part of England?
February 28, 2025
Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling
Trump Flubs U.K Prime Minister’s Title in Massive Geography Fail
Donald Trump massively bungled Keir Starmer’s title—and European geopolitical borders.
February 27, 2025
Edith Olmsted
Trump Brutally Fact-Checked on Gripe Already Debunked to His Face
U.K. Prime Minister had to fact-check Donald Trump just days after French President Emmanuel Macron did.
February 27, 2025
Edith Olmsted
Trump Stuns British Prime Minister With Mind-Boggling Russia Question
Donald Trump’s meeting with Keir Starmer went a little off the rails.
July 4, 2024
James Robins
Is the U.K. Heading Toward the Least Consequential Landslide Ever?
Yes, Labour is headed toward a historic victory. But is anything going to change?
June 25, 2024
James Robins
The British Election Is the Reckoning Brexit Postponed
But what does it mean for Labour?
June 18, 2024
Alex Shephard
The Euro 2024 Soccer Championship Is Blessedly Apolitical—for Now
For the first time in years, a major international tournament feels free of political distractions. Enjoy it—it probably won’t last.
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