Britain has pinned hopes on former colonies before, with overstated consequences then, leaving lingering doubts now.

Catchy, no, but the slogan “British fish for British people” is a symbol of a battle Britons fight within themselves.

Internationalists need to be clear about what needs protection and what needs reimagining, and build public support.

The spectacle may be unedifying and cost of failure terrifying, but parliamentary democracy is still alive and kicking.

<p>Many foreign women who join ISIS were not duped or coerced. It is time to recognise Shamima Begum’s agency.</p>

<p>A compelling political thriller, dabbling in both sides of the Brexit divide, if ultimately settling on Remain.</p>

The potential appeal of Ireland post-Brexit has seen business headquarters leave London and passport applications surge.

The rejection of May’s Brexit deal has Daniel Flitton speaking to Philomena Murray to help make sense of the moment.

<p>Boris Johnson should look to Australia&nbsp;before saddling the UK’s aid agency with a costly diplomatic merger.</p>

Reactions provoked by the mooted deal provide analysts with rich insight into some of the forces now at play in Europe.

In a break from the past, Sinn Fein should take up its long empty seats in Westminster and offer a key to negotiations.

<p>As Theresa May fights to survive a bid to break with Europe, two Lowy Institute podcasts assess the consequences.</p>

Budget black holes and Russia’s growing naval truculence will test the ambition of the Royal Navy to act in Asia.

<p>Johnson still displays a&nbsp;twinge of anxiety in his effusive praise of British strength.</p>

The difficulty for the UK now is in crafting a fresh response to the continued effects of Russia’s brazen attack.