List of Britain articles
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Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon attends a pro-independence rally. Scotland’s Independence Dream Hits a Dead End
The U.K. Supreme Court ruling makes another referendum all but impossible, forcing nationalists to change their strategy.
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Rishi Sunak speaks in London. Can Rishi Sunak Unite Britain?
Two experts on the historic challenges confronting Britain's new leader.
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A lectern is installed in front of 10 Downing Street pending a statement by prime Minister Liz Truss, on October 20, 2022 in London, England. Lettuce Prevails Over Liz Amid Economic Crunch
She fought the lettuce—and the lettuce won.
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The wind blows into a torn apart Union Jack flag on the Promenade des Anglais avenue in Nice on Oct. 2, 2020. Liz Truss’s Britain Is a Morbid Symptom of the World’s New Era
The new British government is an economic disaster—and a symbol of a global political crisis.
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A picture taken on March 18, 2008 shows Russian Topol missiles during a rehearsal for the nation's annual May 9 Victory Day parade, in Yushkovo, Russia. Can Vague U.S. Threats Deter Russia From Using Nukes?
Vladimir Putin’s annexation of Ukrainian territories raises the risk of nuclear confrontation, but it’s unclear whether Washington’s rhetoric will stop him.
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Prime Minister Liz Truss and Chancellor of the Exchequer Kwasi Kwarteng visit Berkeley Modular, on September 23, 2022 in Northfleet, England. Why Governments Go Off the Rails
Even well-meaning leaders can make disastrous policy decisions.
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Britain's new aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth arrives in New York on October 19, 2018 in New York City. The Royal Navy Has More Ambitions Than Assets
The sun never sets on London’s naval visions.
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Britain's Chancellor of the Exchequer Kwasi Kwarteng holds a folder that reads "The Growth Plan 2022" Is the British Economy in a Doom Loop?
The currency value has fallen to a historic low, but the bigger problem may be investors opting out of government bonds.
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An aircraft carrier is pictured in water, with the NYC skyline in the background. Britain’s Hard-Power Ambitions Face Soft-Power Headwinds
Aboard the HMS Queen Elizabeth, Britain’s role in the world faces changing tides.
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British Prime Minister Liz Truss (left) and Chancellor of the Exchequer Kwasi Kwarteng chat during a visit to Berkeley Modular, in Northfleet, England, on Sept. 23. Liz Truss Wants to Be Thatcher. She’s Not.
The new prime minister is making Britain look like Argentina—in more ways than one.
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Chinese President Xi Jinping inspects a British honor guard during a visit to London in 2015. Britain’s Golden Era With China Is Well and Truly Dead
Liz Truss’s administration is the nail in the coffin for friendly ties with Beijing.
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Charles is shown in a grey suit and black top hat. How Rich Are Britain’s Royals?
The House of Windsor owns huge tracts of land and all the swans in the country. What does that even mean?
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A person in a gray t-shirt checks plants. Who’s Afraid of Gene-Edited Crops?
A new U.K. bill is a chance at food security—if Britain can get past unfounded fears.
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A black and white photo shows a younger Queen Elizabeth II shaking hands with people in traditional dress in Ghana. Queen Elizabeth II Wasn’t Innocent of Her Empire’s Sins
The late queen incarnated and ably helped sell her nation and its system while never criticizing or apologizing for its past.
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U.S. President Joe Biden delivers a primetime speech at Independence National Historical Park Sept. 1 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. What Does Biden’s Confrontational Speech Mean for U.S. Foreign Policy?
Framing geopolitics in terms of democracy and autocracy won’t necessarily help bring peace.
