Far-Left

France

Why a French MP played rock, paper, scissors in parliament – and what it teaches us about resisting the far-right

— A French MP’s playful rock-paper-scissors gesture to avoid shaking hands with a far-right MP highlights resistance against extremism. It underscores that defiance against the far-right is crucial and energising.

Long-Read

Brexit, Brexitism, and the Trump and Russian threats

— Brexit fractures the UK’s geopolitical strategy, hindering cooperation with the EU on security. Amidst the Russian threat and potential European conflict, deeper UK-EU security ties are crucial for stability.