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A burnt double decker bus in North Belfast, Northern Ireland, Nov 8. The bus was hijacked and set on fire in a loyalist area by four men. AP
A trade war in the heart of Europe?

It remains to be seen how the British government will go to protect trade with Northern Ireland

CommentNovember 11, 2021
Con Coughlin
A Taliban guard outside a military hospital in Kabul, a day after a deadly attack by ISIS militants. EPA
The Taliban are powerless to stop ISIS terrorism in Afghanistan

The reality of governing has put the Taliban in a difficult position, one that could see the rapid rise of enemy terrorist groups in the country

CommentNovember 04, 2021
Con Coughlin
Steam from the coal-fired power station Neurath near the Garzweiler open-cast coal mine in Luetzerath, Germany, October 25. AP
For some countries, Cop26 is not looking promising

The challenges are real. Boris Johnson, host of the summit, said so himself

CommentOctober 28, 2021
Con Coughlin
The UK's failure to deradicalise is costing lives

Recent fatal stabbing of Sir David Amess is another sign that the Prevent scheme has serious flaws

CommentOctober 21, 2021
Con Coughlin
Pakistani nuclear scientist Abdul Qadeer Khan AFP
AQ Khan was a national hero in Pakistan despite western suspicion

Nuclear arms pioneer amassed vast wealth but showed much largesse in his homeland

CommentOctober 11, 2021
Con Coughlin
The north of England has been neglected by previous governments, Boris Johnson claims. Reuters
How close is Boris Johnson to realising his post-Brexit vision?

With most Brits vaccinated, the Prime Minister may finally turn his attention to the economy

CommentOctober 07, 2021
Con Coughlin
A Rivercat ferry passes by the Royal Australian Navy's Collins-class submarine HMAS Waller as it leaves Sydney Harbour on May 4, 2020. Reuters
The bitter aftertaste of the Aukus deal

Macron has revived talk of creating a European defence force to rival the existing Nato alliance

CommentSeptember 30, 2021
Con Coughlin
Boris Johnson and Joe Biden have seen ups and downs in their relationship as world leaders. AFP
Are US-UK relations finally back on track?

The 'special relationship' has suffered a great deal this summer

CommentSeptember 23, 2021
Con Coughlin
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson, Australia's Prime Minister Scott Morrison, centre, and US President Joe Biden attend a joint press conference as they agree to the creation of a trilateral security partnership, known as Aukus.
Resolving Aukus tensions is now key to the future of Nato

French anger at Aukus pact could hasten establishment of new EU defence force

CommentSeptember 20, 2021
Con Coughlin
A Guard of Honour stands for Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed's visit to London, on September 16, 2021. Getty
What Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed's visit to London means to the UK

The UAE's deepening relationship with Britain offers numerous economic opportunities

CommentSeptember 16, 2021
Con Coughlin
A total of 457 British troops died in the Afghanistan conflict. AFP
The UK-US 'special relationship' is at breaking point

After twenty years of co-operation in Afghanistan, British politicians and soldiers are furious at America's government

CommentSeptember 09, 2021
Con Coughlin
A Taliban fighter walks past a beauty salon with images of women defaced using a spray paint, in Kabul on August 18. AFP
The UK's not happy with Biden's handling of the Afghan issue

Mr Biden’s failure to consult fully with his allies has caused a rift

CommentAugust 19, 2021
Con Coughlin
Taliban fighters are seen inside the city of Farah, capital of Farah province southwest of Kabul, Afghanistan on August 11, 2021. AP
Clearly, the Taliban never intended to negotiate

The militant group's desire to take the country by force is now more evident than ever

CommentAugust 12, 2021
Con Coughlin
The Taliban have been on a charm offensive to gain credibility around the world. AP Photo
Are the Taliban overstating their surge in Afghanistan?

The group may be using the tools of media and diplomacy to exaggerate its battlefield successes

CommentAugust 06, 2021
Con Coughlin
US President Joe Biden, right, had a fruitful meeting with Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa Al Kadhimi in the White House on Monday. AP Photo
In Iraq, Biden doesn't want to repeat Obama's mistakes

The president is determined not to withdraw American presence in a hurry, lest ISIS regroups

CommentJuly 29, 2021
Con Coughlin
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