Britain’s sudden shift from refusing U.S. use of its bases to quietly enabling strikes on Iran exposes deeper questions about sovereignty, strategy, and the country’s long‑unresolved debate over its place in the world. A Reversal Too Fast to Be Credible Only weeks ago, ministers were emphatic: the United States would not be permitted to use … Continue reading
How the U.S.–Israel–Iran confrontation is remaking the rules of war — and why the legal fallout may matter as much as the missiles The latest escalation between the United States, Israel and Iran did not erupt from nowhere. It is the culmination of years of covert operations, proxy clashes, nuclear brinkmanship and political choices that … Continue reading
Burkina Faso’s latest military ruler, Captain Ibrahim Traoré, has launched a series of bold economic reforms aimed at reclaiming national sovereignty. But alongside nationalist victories, his government has pursued deeply reactionary policies—most notably criminalizing homosexuality—and remains wedded to military rule. As Third Way long admired Thomas Sankara’s radical vision for the country, many ask: can … Continue reading
732 words, 4 minutes read time. In a recent statement, former U.S. President Donald Trump proposed that the United States “take over” the Gaza Strip. He suggested demolishing existing structures. Trump also proposed relocating its approximately two million Palestinian residents to neighbouring countries. He suggested redeveloping Gaza into the “Riviera of the Middle East,” envisioning … Continue reading
Reflections on a recent visit to the People’s Republic of China. 6,674 words, 35 minutes read time. Introduction I’ve recently returned from an eighteen-day family visit to China, and I thought it might be interesting to try and formulate some of the political thoughts and observations I jotted down in the daily journal I kept … Continue reading