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The Bolivian crisis represents the latest manifestation of American imperialism

The Bolivian crisis represents the latest manifestation of American imperialism

In his opinion piece, writer George Walker addresses the Bolivian situation with a focus on American interventionism…
UK’s turns to African trade partners as Brexit looms

UK’s turns to African trade partners as Brexit looms

Sophie Marriott writes: Theresa May’s visit to the UK’s closest partners in Africa displays the paternalism and imperialism still present in global trade

Cruel Britannia: ABBA, Churchill and the new fiver

Jack Ashworth looks at what Churchill’s face on the new five pound note says about Britain

Why we love terrorism

Terrorism plays into our passions for a good story, simplistic explanations, and dark fantasies

The acquisitions of empire

Colm Lock proposes that it is time to stop hanging onto the past regarding our imperial history

Voluntourism – a misrepresented force for change

At first glance, volunteering in a less developed country can seem at best disingenuous, more about looking kind than making an impact. But once you dig deeper, the real values of “voluntourism” become apparent