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The Arab Spring heralded a profound shift in the Middle East, bringing to power Islamist movements which had previously been operating in the shadows. The Muslim Brotherhood stormed to victory in Egy …

The start of 2019 is midway between the last presidential inauguration and the next – but will it also prove the halfway point in Donald Trump’s presidency? Following up Hopes and Fears, which set ou …

What is Generation Scot Y? Born in the 1980s and 1990s and comprising primarily of the children of the baby boomers, Generation Y is often perceived as being the generation that wants it all. Think y …

In ‘Henry Clay’s Remarks in House and Senate, ‘ the illustrious statesman presents a comprehensive compilation of his speeches and debates that shaped American politics in the early 19th century. Cla …

The 2017 general election was meant to result in a landslide victory for the Conservative Party. Instead, we saw a hung parliament in its wake. The election was also supposed to end in a loss of poss …

Liberalism is under attack. From the rise of nationalism and populism to the decline of trust in institutions, liberals are facing unprecedented challenges. But what does it mean to be a liberal in t …

According to most of the media, the left and the political establishment, Donald Trump was a racist, sexist, dangerous man who debased the office of US President, embarrassed his country and brought …

In ‘The Fireside Chats of Franklin Delano Roosevelt, ‘ the reader is presented with a remarkable series of radio addresses that transformed American political communication during the 1930s and 1940s …

In ‘State of the Union Addresses, ‘ Franklin Pierce delivers a series of poignant and reflective discourses that elucidate the pressing national issues of mid-19th century America. Written in a clear …

Cambridge spy Guy Burgess was a supreme networker, with a contacts book that included everyone from statesmen to socialites, high-ranking government officials to the famous actors and literary figure …