The US has withdrawn from the conflict in Syria, as promised by President Trump in 2016. However, the consequences of this decision are just beginning to shine through. What is left for the region after […]
US Summer Camp – What I Wish I’d Known
Working and travelling the US for three months was a dream come true. I truly felt like I was living my best-American-movie-life. But, not everything was as straight forward as it seemed. I’m here to share all the things I wish I’d known before heading across the pond.
The Power of First Ladies
They say that behind every man there is a great woman. A lot of the time, however, it seems that these women attract even more attention than their husbands. Earlier this month, a fifth book […]
Government shutdown shuts off science
The US government shutdown has broken the record for the longest federal shutdown in American history. While this had an obvious impact on many issues, the negative implications for scientific research have perhaps been overlooked. […]
Making A Case For The Wall?
Mark Napier, the Republican sheriff of Pima County in Arizona, spoke to the New York Times podcast ‘The Daily’ regarding President Donald Trump’s demands for a wall on the United States-Mexico border. Pima County is […]
US Midterms: Democrats Rejoice at House Victory
When America sneezes, the world catches a cold. This old adage may not be as true as it once was, but in this age of populism and division, the US midterm elections were watched throughout […]
Flipping Fantastic: Biles Wins World Title
Image Credit: [Time] Despite suffering from kidney stones, Simone Biles won her fourth all-around gymnastics world title. There are many people waiting for a kidney stone to pass that are bed ridden for days, even […]
US Diplomats In Same-Sex Relationships Must Now Be Married To Remain In The US: That’s Scandalous.
If anyone was feeling a bit overdue for another US immigration scandal then you can worry no longer. In his latest attack on the rights of migrants, Trump has now decided to deny G-4 family […]
The Cohen Conundrum: Criminal Conspiracy or Partisan Politics?
The President of the United States has been named as a co-conspirator to federal crimes. Not by tabloids or besmirched rivals, but in a court of law, as a plea accepted by prosecutors and delivered […]
The End of the Road for UK’s Trade Ties with China?
Prime Minister Theresa May arrived in Beijing on Wednesday to beat the drum for deepening trade ties and showcasing Britain’s global ambitions. With the uncertainty of Brexit looming it is essential for the UK to […]
Are Guns and Illegal Substances The Real Issues Facing America?
“64,070 people were killed by drug overdoses” Ask anyone about violence or death in the USA, and instinctively most people will begin to discuss gun crime. However, there is an even bigger problem sweeping the […]
National Security or Secure Privacy?
Battles between Microsoft and the U.S. department of Justice are no stranger to headlines. On the one side, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella claims that eroding customer trust due to confusing data privacy laws can spell […]