AMERICAN DEMOCRACY’S STRESS TEST
American democracy’s stress test. American democracy is about to undergo a serious stress test, according to a former journalist who lived through the slow and …
KIWIS AND AUKUS
Kiwis and AUKUS has been a work in progress for several years, with the New Zealand government a somewhat reluctant bride of the AUKUS agreement. …
LEWES
The town of Lewes, with its picturesque cottages and bustling high street full of antiquarian bookshops and artisanal bakeries, might seem the very model of …
THE BEGINNING OF THE END
One can hope that the announcement of the British Government’s planned appointment of a new negotiator to help “reset” relations with Europe might be the …
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Trump has promised to eliminate the Department of Education. In 1786, Thomas Jefferson wrote to a colleague about public education: “NO OTHER SURE FOUNDATION …
PERU’S NEW MEGAPORT
Peru’s new megaport has been built by the Chinese. It is part of their worldwide strategy, called “Belt and Road” which pores millions of dollars …
HISPANIC HERITAGE
“I am an American with Hispanic heritage”. That was a response from someone living close to the border between the U.S. and Mexico, who was …
GEORGIA MILITARY ROAD
Following a traditional path used by traders and invaders, the Georgia Military Road has been a passageway for people and ideas since antiquity. The …
WHISKY LOVER
Whisky lover and author Charlie MacLean has made a life out of rating Scotch whisky. Here are his favourite ways to enjoy a dram, from …
SANDOLI
Smaller than gondolas, “sandoli” are ancient boats that have been used by everyday Venetians for centuries. Today, they whisk travellers to quiet corners Venice where …