Colonialism
The British Empire’s policies still at play in the UK
The British Empire’s policies still at play in the UK
Policies rooted in imperialism policies influence today’s tax and trade systems and even the wine we drink
16 May 2022
Colonialism and climate change: the link examined
Colonialism and climate change: the link examined
Top scientists point to connection for first time in new IPCC study
25 Apr 2022
‘Teaching positives of colonialism brushes dead bodies under the carpet’
‘Teaching positives of colonialism brushes dead bodies under the carpet’
Your digest of analysis from the British and international press
30 Mar 2022
Where are the Chagos Islands and why are they under dispute?
Where are the Chagos Islands and why are they under dispute?
Islanders are still fighting to go back 50 years after they were forcibly removed by Britain
24 Mar 2022
‘Britain and Kenya must find and punish the still living perpetrators of crimes’
‘Britain and Kenya must find and punish the still living perpetrators of crimes’
Your digest of analysis from the British and international press
9 Nov 2021
First Nation graves discoveries turn spotlight on Canada’s colonial past
First Nation graves discoveries turn spotlight on Canada’s colonial past
Human remains unearthed at former residential school in British Columbia adds to growing tally found across the country
2 Jul 2021
Should ‘empire’ be dropped from the UK’s honour titles?
Should ‘empire’ be dropped from the UK’s honour titles?
‘Excellence Not Empire’ campaign calls for gongs to be distanced from colonial past
11 Jun 2021
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Barbados plan to drop Queen ‘driven by China’, MP claims
Barbados plan to drop Queen ‘driven by China’, MP claims
Tom Tugendhat says the Caribbean island risks swapping a ‘symbolic’ leader for a ‘real emperor in Beijing’
23 Sep 2020
Instant Opinion: The Germans don’t worship their hospitals
Instant Opinion: The Germans don’t worship their hospitals
Your guide to the best columns and commentary on Wednesday 12 August
12 Aug 2020
Instant Opinion: the world is ‘laughing’ at Britain
Instant Opinion: the world is ‘laughing’ at Britain
Your guide to the best columns and commentary on Thursday 18 June
18 Jun 2020
Eight African countries sever currency ties with France
Eight African countries sever currency ties with France
Former French colonies to replace the CFA franc with the eco
23 Dec 2019
The Week Unwrapped: French sperm, reparations and the Arctic
The Week Unwrapped: French sperm, reparations and the Arctic
The Week Unwrapped podcast: French sperm, reparations and the Arctic
27 Sep 2019
52 ideas that changed the world - 5. Colonialism
52 ideas that changed the world - 5. Colonialism
How the power-thirsty West redrew the global map
12 Jul 2019
Germany’s other genocide: Namibians sue over slaughter
Germany’s other genocide: Namibians sue over slaughter
Berlin returns remains of massacred indigenous people but descendants still waiting for apology
30 Aug 2018
