List of Britain articles
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A cartoon shows Stalin as the central figure with Roosevelt at left and Churchill smoking at right as they lean over a map of Europe. Roosevelt, Yalta, and the Origins of the Cold War
How a terminally ill U.S. president negotiated the deal that cemented Soviet control over half of Europe.
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Filmmakers, one positioned behind a camera, stand in an opulent room with paintings, a mantle and bust, while making a movie. Merchant Ivory Is So Much More Than Costume Dramas
Some of the most British movies in history were made by a team of outsiders to that culture.
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British Prime Minister Keir Starmer smiles as he walks outside of one of the red brick-sided buildings at the No. 10 Downing Street complex. Starmer is a man in his early 60s wearing a navy blue suit and glasses. How Starmer Can Fix Britain’s Toxic Immigration Policy
The Labour Party must not be blown off course by recent riots and far-right agitation.
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Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer walks out of Number 10 Downing Street to greet the Sultan of Oman in London on August 6, 2024. The Ruthless Government of Keir Starmer
Across the board, Britain’s new leader is harder-edged than his Tory predecessors ever were.
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An overhead view shows an Honor Guard made up of several U.S. military service members in dress uniform as they march along a stretch of pavement, holding the flags of the United States and China. The U.S. and China Can Lead the Way on Nuclear Threat Reduction
Policies of “no first use” are a model for nuclear states.
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Community volunteers help clean up windows in Peter Anuforo's home, smashed by far-right rioters, as he looks on. U.K. Race Riots Leave Nigerians Living in Fear
Traumatized families hoped they’d left political violence behind.
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Protesters face off with riot police as clashes erupt in Bristol, England The Novel That Explains Britain’s Far-Right Riots
The politics of xenophobic violence is fueled by a psychology of racialized fear.
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Anti-migration protesters riot outside of a Holiday Inn Express that is being used as an asylum hotel in Rotherham, United Kingdom. A Far-Right Elite Stirred Britain’s Race Riots
A wave of violence can be traced back to social media lies.
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Nigel Farage, a middle-aged man wearing a dark blue suit and red tie in front of a paneled wood wall, is seen at a tilted angle while he delivers a speech in central London. One hand is raised to gesture as he speaks. Britain’s Tories Need to Avoid Farage’s Siren Song
Swinging to the far right won’t help the party recover from a harsh election defeat.
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U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken (2nd L) meets with British Foreign Secretary David Lammy (2nd R) on the sidelines of the NATO Summit in Washington on July 10. Britain Needs a New Middle East Policy
The new U.K. government shouldn’t only pursue a reset with Europe, it also needs to mend its ties throughout the Arab world.
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Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer waves as he arrives for the UEFA Euro 2024 final football match between Spain and England at the Olympiastadion in Berlin on July 14. Can Starmer Fix Britain’s Economy Without Big Policy Changes?
The new prime minister has ruled out raising taxes for most people or rejoining the EU.
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Dark clouds hang over the silhouetted skylnie of London. In ‘Caledonian Road,’ the U.K. Is Living on Thin Ice
A sweeping state-of-the-nation novel fails to convince the reader.
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A man in a puffy North Face jacket over a shirt and tie looks to the side with his brow furrowed as he stands in front of a pile of twisted, war-damaged vehicles. What Should Britain’s Role in the World Be Now?
New Labour, newest Labour, and the party’s quest for an ethical foreign policy.
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A man wearing a dark overcoat and red tie smiles as he crosses a street between buildings against a glowing sky. Britain’s New Foreign Secretary Hates Trump and Loves America
David Lammy is determined to stay on message—but he has always had strong opinions.
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Britain's new Defense Secretary John Healey leaves 10 Downing Street in London on July 5. What Does a Labour Win Mean for U.K. Defense Policy?
An experienced politician has taken over the defense file—and the party has shed much of its old ideological baggage.
