The Two Prices of Soy
Who cares whether China stops buying soy from the United States? History suggests we all should.
Behind the Times
Iraq Wasn’t Blair’s War, but Britain’s
The Iraq War has damned Tony Blair in the eyes of many. But his support for regime change was widely shared at the time.
Brexit: Britain’s Forever War
It’s not just Brexit; history suggests that Britain’s relationship with Europe may never truly be resolved.
India Breaks Free?
India’s decision to decriminalise homosexuality is presented as the country shaking off the last vestiges of colonialism. The reality is not so simple.
Trump and Lincoln: The Great Protectionists?
Many historical analogies have been drawn to explain the Trump phenomenon. Though few have compared him to Abraham Lincoln, both promised to shape an economy that benefited white working men.