Commentary / World Nov 11, 2020

Boris Johnson has a serious Joe Biden problem on Brexit

Donald Trump’s very presence encouraged Johnson’s Brexit brinkmanship with Brussels. Britain could threaten to walk away knowing a friendly White House approved.

Commentary / World Sep 20, 2020

Tories may warm to Biden, but they’ll miss Trump

Chances are that Joe Biden, if he wins in November, would be a little less interested in Britain and a little frostier toward Boris Johnson.

Commentary / World Sep 8, 2020

Boris Johnson takes Brexit in a crazy direction

Trade negotiations are stuck primarily over the question of state-aid rules.

Commentary / World Aug 1, 2020

A COVID-19 vaccine won’t help if people don’t trust it

As the battle to find a solution continues, planning ahead for convincing the public to get on board becomes crucial.

Commentary / World May 20, 2020

Britain doesn't want to come out of lockdown

On the question of whether to prioritize the economy or the well-being of older people, Brits are much more bothered about the latter.

Commentary / World Feb 16, 2020

With Javid's departure, Johnson has seized control

Sajid Javid's replacement, Rishi Sunak, is less likely to stand up to No. 10 and Dominic Cummings. U.K. spending may become more lavish as a result.

Commentary / World Feb 4, 2020

Johnson can't be all things to all Britons

The prime minister wants to be a global hero on free trade, while keeping his new working class voters happy, but EU trade talks may make this impossible.