Author Archives: The Speaker

The Road to the Sun – The Japanese interwar period

By Isadore H A bright future was expected for Japan after the First World War: significant economic growth pushed forwards liberalisation and an opening to the outside world. Japanese modernism captured the spirit of Japan in these transitional years: bold, flowing and exciting. Yet, by 1938, Japan had descended towards a totalitarian military dictatorship ruledContinue reading “The Road to the Sun – The Japanese interwar period”

Is Kagame’s style of governance in Rwanda justified?

Charlie W In a time of increasing foreign attention and prosperity in Africa, Rwanda is seen by many as a symbol of such growth, and with the newly proposed British refugee plan being picked up in all parts of the media, the country has been put under the spotlight more than ever. Despite its complexContinue reading “Is Kagame’s style of governance in Rwanda justified?”

Johnson and His Government are Damaging British Democracy

By Grey G Consistently throughout his reign, Boris Johnson has ignored and undermined democracy. At the end of August 2019, through the use of his royal prerogative power, he advised the Queen to prorogue Parliament for five weeks in a blatant attempt to prevent MPs from fulfilling their constitutional functions. Parliament is usually adjourned atContinue reading “Johnson and His Government are Damaging British Democracy”