The prominence of Russians in the UK means that the UK can play an outside role in making the migraine even worse.
The UN genocide system is broken and needs a shot in the arm from a country willing to stand and be counted.
Above all, we need to focus on the strategic picture. Throughout the world democracy, human rights and the rule of law are under pressure.
“You have to look at who’s doing the talking up,” says the Foreign Secretary, when asked about rumours regarding a possible Cabinet reshuffle.
“Britain is responding to a health emergency, but also an economic emergency, and every penny of public spending will rightly come under intense scrutiny.”
We fear the worst after Cummings’ departure, but Johnson must now make the best of it. That means a Cabinet shuffle.
The election of Joe Biden is a chance to re-commit to our humanitarian obligations – and the One Nation caucus has proposals for how to do so.
An excellent book about the Prime Minister has just been published. Unfortunately it is in German.
It should initiate an “International Prosperity Initiative” – to provide an alternative to the “aid” agendas of authoritarian rivals.
Lockdown has taken a significant toll on the younger generation, and we need help to make up for lost time.
Tackling the causes of modern slavery must be a top priority for the new Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.
She has the skill, experience and support to be a key voice as we seek a renewed national identity amidst a decaying rules-based international order.
In a world that changes as fast as this one, constant intellectual regeneration should be our goal. Our recovery papers are a contribution to that.
Given the EU’s risk levels, its lack of investment in NATO and its poor relations with its neighbours, it is hardly an attractive partner; more of a liability.
It would make more sense to add a requirement to attach the Covid Test Certificate to the form and enter its details at the same time.