Britain Mulls Advocacy for Persecuted Christians
Britain Mulls Advocacy for Persecuted Christians

While talking about persecuted Christians, Prime Minister Boris Johnson said the UK will “stand with Christians everywhere, in solidarity” and will defend their right to practice their faith. What would this policy look like?

Questions after the UK Election
Questions after the UK Election

The British general election on Thursday, December 12 was a triumph for Prime Minister Boris Johnson and his Conservative Party. Yet the election leaves in its wake troubling questions about the cohesion of Britain today.

Britain, Brexit, and Leadership Failure
Britain, Brexit, and Leadership Failure

The Brexit process has sown a double distrust. Politicians doubt the wisdom of the electorate, and many of the voters doubt the goodwill of their leaders. It bodes ill for the future, especially at a time when populist parties are in the ascendancy across Europe.

Anti-Semitism in British Politics Swings Left with Jeremy Corbyn
Anti-Semitism in British Politics Swings Left with Jeremy Corbyn

There has been a disturbing trend toward anti-Semitism in British politics.

Hitler Zionist
Was Hitler Really a Zionist?

There is a sinister aspect to any claim that “Hitler was a Zionist.”

Christianity and Crisis in South Africa Today
Christianity & Crisis in South Africa Today

Can the churches in South Africa speak to the country’s spiritual and political crisis today?

Upheaval in French Politics

On November 27, François Fillon won an open primary to be France’s Republican Party presidential candidate. His victory surprised commentators, partly because his economic proposals run contrary to the grain of French politics.

Trump’s Rise Presents Britain a Conundrum
Trump’s Rise Presents Britain a Conundrum

What is the British public to make of the rise of Donald Trump?

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