Yes, that’s correct. Welby’s remarks were reasonable. (View Post)

100 years ago, “progressive” (for want of a better term) politicians would have seen the development of nation states, and democracies, as good things. Now, they would not. (View Post)

Nor is the notion of enlightened self-interest, which should always be the guiding principle of public affairs. Neither altruism, nor pure selfishness. (View Post)

Vance and Orr don’t understand “realism” in foreign policy. They assume it’s all about screwing other nations over, for immediate advantage, whilst ignoring the long term advantages to being known as… (View Post)

Into every life, a little rain must fall. (View Post)