Britain’s Labour Party Living in the Past
Ed Miliband claims to represent “new politics” but his class rhetoric suggests otherwise.
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Huge Gasfield Discovered in North West England
Will the environmentalist lobby allow Britain to fully take advantage of its domestic gas reserves?
Green Cosmopolitanism Fashionable in North Europe
Socially liberal green parties are on the rise from Britain to Berlin.
For Gaddafi, End is Nigh
Libyan rebels are advancing on the capital. After months of war, Colonel Gaddafi’s days are numbered.
Left Blames Austerity for British Riots
Predictably, leftists are blaming the riots in the United Kingdom on conservative budget-cutting.
What’s at the Root of London’s Riots
Decades of welfarism have fostered an entitlement mentality.
World Anxious for Last-Minute Debt Deal
Investors are counting on American lawmakers to reach an agreement that would stave off default.
We Used to Fight “Wars of Whim” All the Time
Libya is not the exception. Carefully prepared interventions and conflicts are.
Austerity Could Improve European Defense
Although America spends more on defense than Europe does, the problem is not that Europe’s defense capacity is too small.
Just How Bad Are Britain’s Spending Cuts?
Unions protest, but no “reckless” cuts have yet been made.
Could the Harrier Have Made a Difference?
Britain’s First Sea Lord argues that a carrier would have made the Libyan mission more effective. Chris Revell is skeptical.
Obama Undermines British Claims in Falklands
American support for Argentina in the Falklands dispute makes no sense.
Electricity Costs Rising in the United Kingdom
As coal and nuclear face scrutiny for environmental reasons, Britain becomes more dependent on natural gas, driving up the price.
Gates Criticizes European Defense Ineptitude
The outgoing defense secretary urges European NATO allies to boost their military prowess.
Medicare Is Not Sustainable in Its Current Form
Paul Krugman pretends the system can be saved by rationing health care delivery substantially.