The failure to deliver reforms to voters disillusioned with the British elites will push them towards politicians with bizarre policies.
US president’s final speech will include his achievements, particularly of his oft-criticised foreign policy.
Terror attacks, pressure from the right wing and Russian assertiveness are focusing the attention of the union.
The doctors of spin are going to have a busy 2017 given the number of polls worldwide, writes Andrew Hammond.
Without some sort of deal with the Taliban, the withdrawal of US forces could be a disaster.
Politically, the ‘no’ vote in Sunday’s referendum could potentially whip up fresh turmoil in Europe, writes Andrew Hammond.
The diversity of measures being taken by 170 states is reflected in Marrakesh’s bottom-up approach.
The US is facing major foreign policy issues that can’t be resolved with rabble-rousing rhetoric.
Syria, Iraq, Russia and Israel have dashed expectations post-Cold War, but nuclear and climate change agreements offer hope, writes Andrew Hammond.
The military alliance will also focus on support to counter the Islamic State and the Taliban, writes Andrew Hammond.