In June, I wrote with some caution about the Trump-Kim Summit in Singapore. Warning readers not to be overly optimistic, I took into account the realities of Trumpian politics and the contrasting attitudes of the Kim regime. Although many saw the meeting as a sign … Continue readingTRUMP V KIM PART II: THE SINKING OF THE SUMMIT
Pivot’s closing article for 2018 indicated that global affairs are shifting to a new normal and so must get used to expecting the unexpected. Only one month in to 2019 and we have been witness to both the thinkable and unthinkable. To say January was … Continue readingAWAKENING TO 2019 – JANUARY IN REVIEW
When we come to the end of a year, we tend to reflect on the joyous memories and look forward to a prosperous new year. However, I have witnessed in awe the volatility of the current geopolitical landscape and remain realistic as to what the … Continue reading2018 IN REVIEW – THE EXPECTED AND THE UNEXPECTED
Taking office in July 2016, Theresa May proclaimed “Brexit means Brexit.” Regardless of the relentless calls to hold another referendum, May has sought to ensure the UK leaves the EU on March 29th 2019. The past month has been significant for Britain’s departure from the … Continue readingDEAL OR NO DEAL: LOOKING TO WESTMINSTER
On November 6th, Americans will head to the polls to elect 36 state governors, 35 senators, and 435 members of the House of Representatives. Whilst usually overshadowed by presidential elections, this midterm election will have profound effects on the legislative agenda of a controversial president and … Continue readingU.S. MIDTERMS: DON’T OVERLOOK THEM!
When discussing the recent wave of globalisation, academics and students alike tend to focus on social, political and economic developments. Institutions ranging from the United Nations to the European Union have been viewed as mechanisms for entwining global and regional goals while multinational corporations have … Continue readingBUILDING BRIDGES ONLINE: EDITOR-IN-CHIEF’S UPDATE
In the first presidential election since the removal of Robert Mugabe, incumbent Emmerson Mnangagwa has claimed victory, winning 50.8% of the vote. With all 10 provinces declared, challenger and opposition leader Nelson Chamisa attained only 44.3% of the vote. By winning a slight majority of … Continue readingTHE CROCODILE BITES: MNANGAGWA CLAIMS VICTORY IN ZIMBABWE
States are again fighting for their sovereignty… but against international institutions. Yet, will disregard of the changing international system lead to boom or bust for many nations? With the resignation of Brexit Secretary David Davis and the looming resignations of other Brexiteers from the Government, … Continue readingWESTPHALIA IN THE TWENTY-FIRST CENTURY: THE COMPLEXITIES OF STATE SOVEREIGNTY
In the inaugural two months of Pivot, we have published 17 articles from 15 different authors. Our readership spans the globe with readers from the Americas, Europe, Asia and Africa. As we move forward, it is my hope that Pivot can continue to further expand … Continue readingPRESSING ONWARD: EDITOR-IN-CHIEF’S UPDATE
“Anyone can make war but only the most courageous can make peace” Donald J. Trump North Korean-United States summit, June 12th 2018 The summit between Donald Trump and Kim Jong-un in Singapore brought together two polarising and unpredictable figures. When Kim Jong-il died in 2011, … Continue readingDON’T BE BLINDED BY OPTIMISM: THE SINGAPORE SUMMIT AND FUTURE IMPLICATIONS