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Articles by Thomas Howes-Ward
Libya’s Foreign Militias
On March 13, the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) issued a statement of concern at ongoing violence in Sabha, a city in Libya’s impoverished south where a flare-up in tensions since late January has to date killed a number of civilians. The area is contested between forces loyal to Field Marshal Khalifa Haftar’s eastern-based Libyan National Army (LNA) and ethnic groups aligned with the Government of National Accord (GNA) in Tripoli.
Mauritania: Where Security Trumps Democracy
Since the eruption of the so-called ‘Arab Spring’ on December 17 2010, in Tunisia, a revolutionary wave of political uprisings changed the landscape of North Africa and the Middle East in ways previously unimaginable. Longstanding authoritarian regimes were challenged and toppled in Tunisia, Egypt, Libya, and Yemen, with varying degrees of long-term success. Other regimes survived. By all appearances, the Islamic Republic of Mauritania was barely touched by the spring, and authoritarianism endures.
Trump’s Latest Escapade
Nancy Pelosi, minority Democrat leader of the House of Representatives may have lost her way in the jungle of hyperbole when she described the recently passed Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (“TCJA”) as “Armageddon.” The standard definition of Armageddon is the last battle between good and evil that takes place before the Day of Judgment.
Breakfast Briefing: Bitcoin Wobbles, Putin’s Plan & UK Growth
From President Donald Trump’s divisive presidency to the meteoric rise of cryptocurrencies, 2017 has been a fascinating year. Donald Trump followed through on many of his campaign pledges to swing the US towards the right, and through various program cuts and conservative policies, this is set to continue in the new year.
The Business Models of Banking 2.0
From President Donald Trump’s divisive presidency to the meteoric rise of cryptocurrencies, 2017 has been a fascinating year. Donald Trump followed through on many of his campaign pledges to swing the US towards the right, and through various program cuts and conservative policies, this is set to continue in the new year.
Brexit, Political Risk Premia and OTC Interest Rate Derivatives
From President Donald Trump’s divisive presidency to the meteoric rise of cryptocurrencies, 2017 has been a fascinating year. Donald Trump followed through on many of his campaign pledges to swing the US towards the right, and through various program cuts and conservative policies, this is set to continue in the new year.
The Varieties Of Capitalism
From President Donald Trump’s divisive presidency to the meteoric rise of cryptocurrencies, 2017 has been a fascinating year. Donald Trump followed through on many of his campaign pledges to swing the US towards the right, and through various program cuts and conservative policies, this is set to continue in the new year.
2018: What Does the Future Hold?
From President Donald Trump’s divisive presidency to the meteoric rise of cryptocurrencies, 2017 has been a fascinating year. Donald Trump followed through on many of his campaign pledges to swing the US towards the right, and through various program cuts and conservative policies, this is set to continue in the new year.
The UN Rebuts Trump’s Jerusalem Proclamation
Nancy Pelosi, minority Democrat leader of the House of Representatives may have lost her way in the jungle of hyperbole when she described the recently passed Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (“TCJA”) as “Armageddon.” The standard definition of Armageddon is the last battle between good and evil that takes place before the Day of Judgment.
Trump’s Aggressive Foreign Policy Is Setting America Back
Only 12 months ago, it would have been unthinkable for the United States Government to openly threaten financial retribution to nations that voted against its actions at the United Nations General Assembly. Even more unthinkable would it be for a mixture of nations, including allies such as the United Kingdom and Germany to ignore such threats, with others like Canada and Australia opting to abstain. To make matters worse, Trump’s foreign policy is highly reactionary.
Shopping for Legal Cannabis Around the World
Legal, recreational cannabis – often better known as marijuana – is coming to Canada in July 2018. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau campaigned on legalisation, and it looks like he will fulfil that promise. But how will Canadians obtain that cannabis? Off-licences, known there as liquor stores. Nova Scotia, an eastern province, has decided to sell legal cannabis in liquor stores. The Nova Scotia Liquor Corp. (NSLC), its sole alcohol distributor, also will make the drug available on its website.
Venezuela: Could It Become Cashless Before the US?
An irony is in the making. The basket-case economy mismanaged by near-dictator Nicolas Maduro in Venezuela is short of currency. The Bolívar fell to 108,279 against the dollar on Dec 4. Its plummeting value, coupled with regulatory caps on ATM withdrawals, finds citizens queuing hours for paltry disbursements. Many now rely on their credit and debit cards for all but the smallest of purchases.
Priti Patel and freelance foreign policy
Priti Patel, the International Development Secretary, has been accused of running her own “freelance foreign policy” on Israel, following a BBC report that revealed the Conservative minister held several undisclosed meetings whilst on holiday in August. The Conservative MP for Witham has since apologised, under pressure from Labour figures claiming Patel’s “complete disregard” for the ethics of public service may constitute a breach of lobbying rules, along with the ministerial code.
Islamic State defeat in Iraq
On the 5th October, Islamic State was driven out of their last major position in Iraq, the town of Hawija, after only two weeks of fighting. Lieutenant-General Abdul Ameer Rasheed Yarallah, joint operations commander for the offensive, declared the area liberated from Islamic State rule, with 196 militants killed in the fighting.
Kurdish Withdrawal from Iraq
“Do you want the Kurdistan Region and Kurdish areas outside of the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) to become an independent state?" On Wednesday evening, the result of the controversial referendum on full independence for Iraqi Kurdistan was announced: “yes”. A total of 92.73% of votes were in support of Kurdish independence from Iraq. In Erbil, Iraqi Kurdistan’s capital, this will mostly be welcome news, and comes as no surprise.
Qatar: Deadlock in the Gulf
As the deadline for Qatar to accept a severe 13-point list of demands expired, the foreign ministers of Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Bahrain and the UAE spoke of regret at Qatar’s “negative” response to their wishes. They accuse Qatar of fostering terrorism in the region, and of meddling in the internal politics of sovereign states.
Review: Love Me by Gemma Weekes
In ‘Love Me’ by Gemma Weekes, you get to discover the story of this London girl named Eden, who’s in her mid-twenties, directionless and insecure. Eden is a girl who had the chance to fall in love with her best friend in her teenage years. Her family situation is not ideal, nor is her professional one. But when Zed comes back into her young adult life in London, that’s when you discover a whole other chapter (pun intended) to Eden’s story.
General Election 2017: How important was the youth vote in the results?
The decision for a snap election truly backfired on Theresa May’s hopes to increase her majority. The Conservatives only managed to win 318 seats and actually lost 13 in the process, resulting in a hung parliament. Some of these key seats include Ipswich, Battersea and Kensington, the latter of which has a Labour MP for the first time ever. Negotiations to form a minority government are now currently taking place between the Conservatives and the DUP.
Lebanon: Gateway to the Middle East
For most people planning their next holiday or trip away, the Middle East may not quite enter onto their radar. Sadly, this is a region that rarely escapes the news, often for the wrong reasons, and it is true that the British Foreign Office would rather we avoided certain countries; a quick check of their travel advice is essential before planning a trip. For those willing to look beyond the negative headlines, a treasure trove of travel opportunities await.
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