Category: British Empire

Vijay Prashad: France’s African Shadow

France seeks to rebrand itself as a partner of African sovereignty rather than as a custodian of neocolonialism while the living legacy of anti-colonial resistance across Africa remains a decisive force.

How UK Media Shields the Israel Lobby

Leading U.K. media don’t mention the Israel Lobby because they’re part of it, writes Mark Curtis. But its influence over U.K. politics is likely to be greater than any other state, except perhaps the U.S.

Craig Murray: The London Ambulance Attack

Iran has a zero record of attacking healthcare facilities, even in Israel. And there are multiple red flags about linking the recently-emerged terrorist group, Harakat Ashab al-Yamin al-Islamia, to Iran.

Marco Rubio’s Cecil Rhodes Moment

The U.S. secretary of state is reviving the language and intent of 19th century colonialism to deter what he sees as “the forces of civilizational erasure that today menace both America and Europe alike,” writes Joe Lauria.