Initially, those who have acted as support staff for U.S. troops stationed abroad are likely to be recruited. Two days after U.S. President Donald Trump issued his executives order which banned refugees from certain countries, Starbucks Corp’s CEO, Howard Schultz… Read More ›
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Britain in dire straits for a deal with the U.S.
Theresa May knows her legacy depends on walking on the middle path: cosying up to Trump will not put her in the good graces of her neighbours; revealing her “Hard Brexit” stance has already pushed her against the wall. Desperate… Read More ›
UK’s car industry reels under Brexit heat
A clean break with EU’s single market will leave the UK’s car industry high and dry. It is no wonder that car manufacturing companies in the country have lobbied hard against Brexit. Brexit has not only put London’s financial credentials… Read More ›
Britain must get parliament’s approval for triggering Article 50 – UK’s Supreme Court
While this ruling was expected by analysts and lawmakers, it could complicate if not delay Theresa May’s 12-point plan of focusing on global trade. In a landmark ruling that could set Britain’s tone for Brexit, the UK’s Supreme Court has… Read More ›
Britain’s Supreme Court to decide whether parliamentary nod required to trigger Brexit
Analysts and lawmakers expect the Supreme Court’s ruling to go against the government. British Prime Minister Theresa May will find out today whether she will need the British parliament’s approval to trigger article 50 of the EU-Lisbon treaty. Britain’s Supreme… Read More ›
France bolsters investment and trade with the Pacific Alliance
Pacific Alliance, includes countries such as Mexico, Colombia and Peru, is a major exporter of raw materials, minerals and food. It has now opened its doors to more partners. With U.S. President Donald Trump taking a more regressive, protectionist stance… Read More ›
Brexit an opportunity in disguise
Rather than fracture and retreat, Brexit should be seen as a wake-up call. Taking Brexit on a positive note, the European Union Parliament’s chief Brexit negotiator stated that Britain’s decision to make a clean break with the EU is in… Read More ›
Donald Trump charters that U.S. out of the TPP
In an increasingly interconnected world, where countries across continents have come together to collaborate and knit closer ties, the move to focus, and concentrate economic resources and energies could turn out to be regressive. In a strategic shift, U.S. President… Read More ›
Scotland to vote for independence in two years – Alex Salmond
The Scottish proposal will add to the geopolitical dynamics and carries the pregnant ideas of independence for Northern Ireland as well as for the Republic of Ireland from the United Kingdom. With British Prime Minister taking a hardline on Brexit,… Read More ›
Britain’s “Hard Brexit” strategy could trigger independence of Scotland, Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland
Hammering out a swift trade deal with the U.S. promises to be the easy part, Brexit negotiations and dealing with its geopolitical fallout is likely to pose significant challenges to the United Kingdom. Britain’s Prime Minister, Theresa May has finally… Read More ›