Celebrating a Political Icon’s Centenary The 100th anniversary of Margaret Thatcher’s birth is being marked in the United Kingdom and around the world with a series of events celebrating the influence of the first woman to be British prime minister. At the Conservative party conference, attendees celebrated her centenary with a ‘Maggie’s 100th’ themed party […]
Understanding the Significance of Force in Modern Security The concept of ‘force’ has emerged as a critical issue in global discourse during 2025, spanning from controversial law enforcement tactics during civil protests to international military defence commitments. These developments reflect fundamental questions about when, how, and under what circumstances force should be deployed—whether by police […]
Thailand in the Spotlight: Border Tensions and Political Crisis Thailand finds itself at a critical juncture in late 2025, grappling with renewed military conflict along its border with Cambodia and significant political instability at home. These developments have profound implications not only for Thailand’s domestic affairs but also for regional stability in Southeast Asia. Border […]
Introduction: A Controversial Comeback Former British Prime Minister Liz Truss has made a striking return to public life with the launch of The Liz Truss Show, which premiered on Friday, 6 December 2025. This new venture marks a bold attempt by Britain’s shortest-serving prime minister, who left office after her 2022 mini-budget spooked the financial […]
A Political Earthquake in Scottish Politics Lord Malcolm Offord has defected from the Conservative Party to join Reform UK, marking a significant moment in British political history. Reform UK now boasts their first peer in the House of Lords, representing a major breakthrough for Nigel Farage’s party as it seeks to expand its influence across […]
A New Chapter in Government Service Alison McGovern, the Labour Member of Parliament for Birkenhead who has represented her hometown in Parliament since 2010, has taken on a crucial new role in government. In September 2025, McGovern was appointed as Minister of State in the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, with specific responsibility […]
