Latest blog articles

  • Mexican standoff (part 2)

    ​With the date of the United Kingdom’s withdrawal fast approaching, it is becoming increasingly evident that the British government still has no clear plan, relies on wishful thinking and is running out of viable options. To prevent a complete disaster, a much more targeted salvaging operation might...

    Brexit blog Prashant Mexican standoff
  • Mexican standoff (part 1)

    With the date of the United Kingdom’s withdrawal fast approaching, it is becoming increasingly evident that the British government still has no clear plan, relies on wishful thinking and is running out of viable options. To prevent a complete disaster, a much more targeted salvaging operation might...

    Mexican standoff_blog Prashant Brexit chaos
  • At the crossroads

    The phony war between the United Kingdom and the European Union is over. Now, for the real deal. However, this agreement (which is not final until all details have been ironed out) comes at a heavy price.

    EU Negotiator Michel Barnier
  • Aimless, rudderless, clueless

    The United Kingdom’s Brexit strategy is increasingly being revealed for being based on wishful thinking, not facts, with devastating consequences for the upcoming talks.

    Theresa May_MLR
  • In office, not in power

    She decides: Arleen Foster, MLA, the leader of the Democratic Unionist Party effectively pulls the strings on the Conservative minority government.

     the new Conservative/DUP agreement
  • Distant shores (part 2)

    One year after the successful Brexit referendum, the cards are all on the European Union’s side. What Brexit means in such a climate is anyone’s guess, even twelve months later. 

    Number 10 Downing Street_MLR
  • Distant shores (part 1)

    One year after the successful Brexit referendum, the cards are all on the European Union’s sideWhat Brexit means in such a climate is anyone’s guess, even twelve months later. 

    On her way out: Prime Minister Theresa May
  • The outcome of the British elections

    From an academic perspective, we need to revise our textbooks: after Cameron-Clegg (2010-2015), and after a narrow majority for Cameron in 2015, there will be no majority party in the UK nowadays. (Dutch only)

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