Why did America’s economy boom when Reagan and Clinton reduced the burden of spending?
Government spending grew much slower under Reagan and Clinton than it has during the Bush-Obama years, yet nobody would claim the economy in recent years has been more robust than it was in the 1980s and 1990s
- 7 March 2013
Suu Kyi's timely reminder
Aung San Suu Kyi once famously requested that we use our liberty to promote that of others. It's important that we listen
- 20 June 2012
The pattern of scandal in American political life
With debate gaining momentum around Eric Holder and Operation Fast and Furious, it's worth looking at the pattern of scandal in American political life
- 20 June 2012
Obama’s LOST Legacy: a new world order
Obama is seeking a lasting, globally-impacting legacy. Unfortunately, the one he has in mind involves handing over governance of seventy percent of the earth's surface to an unelected chamber
- 11 June 2012
Obama misses his "One Chance"
The Obama campaign has to put more thought into its future campaign ads if it wishes to avoid falling prey to the inevitable attacks ads that have so far proved a success for Mitt Romney
- 2 May 2012
Mr Cameron goes to Stockholm
When David Cameron travelled to Stockholm this week he re-established an old tie with Scandinavia – one which has generated mutual success for the conservative parties in both Britain and in Scandinavia
- 15 February 2012
Where there's a Willard there's a way
Willard (Mitt) Romney exceeded expectations in Florida last night - but the game ain't over until the fat lady sings
- 1 February 2012
Carry On Occupying
The fringe left across the Western world are creating conditions conducive to conservatism - even the greatest strategist couldn't have dreamed up such a thing.
- 15 December 2011
On Wisconsin: Obama's Badger State Dilemma
It would take a brave man to bet against the president winning Wisconsin in 2012, but strategists and politicos will highlight one GOP victory: at the very least, they have forced Obama to turn up.
- 26 August 2011
The toxic solipsism of the politically correct: How the 'Left' is stifling our ability to deal with threats
If Britain is to maintain its role on the international stage, it will take more than getting our economy or military in order. It will in fact require a fundamental shift in our collective mentality, away from the status quo, characterized as it is by a desperation not to "offend".
- 25 August 2011
Lessons from Empire: coordinated leadership is essential in resolving the financial crisis
Kwasi Kwarteng MP argues that in seeking to resolve the financial crisis, valuable lessons can be drawn from the failures of leadership in the British Empire.
- 11 August 2011
The Hunt for Victory
With the US Presidential elections looming, Executive Editor Raheem Kassam gives us his view on what the Huntsman campaign must do to win.
- 14 July 2011
The mention of Ronald Reagan's name brings an immediate smile to Lady Thatcher's face
"We have one beacon to guide us that Reagan never did. We have his example." said Lady Thatcher
- 5 July 2011
One for the Gipper
As a statue of Ronald Reagan is unveiled in central London, our UK Political Editor, Harry Cole, reflects on “the great communicator”, and why the UK should take a moment to reflect on his glorious legacy.
- 3 July 2011
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