3 July 2017 In announcing his recent decision that America would withdraw from the Paris Climate Accord, President Trump rationalised this choice indicating he represented the citizens of Pittsburgh, not those of Paris. His remarks, however, suggest the President perceives Pittsburgh as a heavily polluting city in industrial decline, requiring the government’s protection from the [...]
3 June 2017 The rift between the Trump administration and the other Group of 7 nations (also G20) became increasingly evident following the gathering in Taormina, Sicily. The new American president’s approach to global trade and climate change (among other key issues) represents a break from the prevailing international policy consensus. Reflecting growing frustration, German [...]
The Centre of European Reform outlines a plausible way forward for the UK and European negotiators. Brexit Swiss Style
AMR will arguably provide the greatest challenges to world health and the drugs indiustry in the future. Prime Minister David Cameron set up a commission to analyse this issue. Jim O'Neill and his team produced this valuable report. Anti-microbial Resistance