I first encountered the term ‘hegemony’ when, as a precocious teenager, I read widely about international politics. Here, it described a country’s sphere of influence. Steve Latham Later, at university, I discovered it was used by Marxists, referring to capitalism’s ideological dominance. I learned to distinguish these uses, […]
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The shrine of the Emperor
Hopefully noxii (doomed convicts, people noxious to society) are no longer being thrown to the lions as a means of both social control and entertainment. Nigel Pocock But, alas, both are still with us… The tabloids provide the entertainment, while the ideas with subtlety convey the Emperor’s ideals […]
A war that serves all ills
In reality this is not a war between Ukraine and Russia but one between the United States and Russia and, more strategically, between the United States and China. Its possible outcomes will necessarily be shaped by the roles played by these powers, its true protagonists. Ukraine is just a pawn that is paying a high price for its role in this conflict.
Latinos and the Elections Act 2022
On Thursday 9 February an informative, multilingual seminar will be held for Latin Americans with EU citizenship and living in the UK who are eligible to vote. It will take place at Latin American House and is free of charge. The Elections Act 2022 was passed on 28 April […]
A message to the heart of the war
The statements to the press conference by German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on his trip to Brazil were haunting, if not sombre. Sara Vivacqua* The naturalness, self-confidence and opportunism with which he goes to Latin America to expand the declaration of war on Russia made by his foreign minister openly […]
















