Evaluating the Repercussions of the Chagos Islands Sovereignty Deal
The decision of the UK to cede control of the Chagos Archipelago to Mauritius is significant and not without risks, yet much of the commentary has been hyperbolic and unhelpful.
Brexit: Can the Commonwealth Fill the Gap?
Brexit will cause a rupture, but the Commonwealth has a role to play, and with some imagination and boldness can enhance its role further.
The UK: No Longer a Benevolent Patron
The UK’s decision to leave the EU, in particular, has initiated a set of centrifugal forces in the relationship between the UK and its Territories.
Bermuda and the Dilemma of Same-Sex Marriage
In February 2017 Bermuda became the first jurisdiction to remove the legal right to same-sex marriage after it had been granted.
Hurricane Irma and the UK Overseas Territories
Despite talk of fundamental changes in the relationship the outcome of Irma could well be slight reform rather than major recalibration.
UK Overseas Territories and Brexit
Concerns remain that the territories could find themselves attached to a weaker and more isolated UK, which may well damage their own future security and prosperity.
The Panama Papers and the UK Overseas Territories
The revelations of tax avoidance and evasion have struck a chord with many concerned about the impact of austerity and growing inequality. However, little is likely to change.
Jamaica and the IMF: A Never-ending Story
The story of Jamaica’s efforts to plot a successful path to development highlights that while IMF support is needed to keep the economy solvent, the reforms do little to bring about real change.
ISIS Threat Laps the Caribbean
With the region’s porous borders and often weak state capacity to deal with security threats, regional governments must gear up to the challenges that face them.
Shadows Cast over Democracy in the Caribbean
What took place in St Kitts and Nevis indicates that despite the generally good record of democracy in the Caribbean, the region cannot rest on its laurels.
