This blog entry completes a cycle of twelve blog posts which I have written since 8 May 2009 and will be the last before we head into the summer break and recess. It is an ideal moment to reflect on what has passed and what is to come.
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Renewed questions have rightly been raised about the presence of NATO troops in Afghanistan with fifteen British soldiers killed during the first ten days of this month. Many commentators have raised the issue of cost, saying that a war cannot be fought on the cheap. More fundamentally, however, is why our ...
This week sees the presence of President Obama in Europe for the fourth occasion since he was elected President, this time for the G8 summit in Italy. This illustrates the commitment of the Obama Administration to working with Europe on the major global challenges, not just economic but also strategic ...
While everyone's focus remains on the current financial and economic crises, coming out of this downturn will require us to promote enterprise and investment in skills. The question for Europe, however, is how can this be achieved with an ageing population?
The US National Intelligence Council's Global Trends 2025 report highlights ...
