The transition away from fossil fuels is as much about democratic resilience as it is about energy. Steve Patterson explores the “political whiplash” of shifting national policies and the enduring struggle to protect community heritage from the erosion of both physical landscapes and institutional norms.
The European Union is heading towards the next election. Prognoses assume a shift to the right, in particular with gains for the national-conservative and far-right fringe parties. Progressives will have to brace for an intensive campaign.
To gain support from the people, the green transition needs to address social concerns, allow for democratic participation, and be implemented locally.
For the first time in several years things are looking up for progressives in Britain. To support Labour’s chances to form a new government, Labour Together has been developing a policy and communications strategy based on the idea of security.
The first two years of the Biden Administration ushered in a commitment to industrial policy not seen for a long time. The early stages of implementing this new American industrial policy are bearing wholesome fruit, but challenges lie ahead.
Why defence isn’t merely a matter of military security and the ‘peace’ and ‘justice for Ukraine’ advocates are much more similar than they’d like to admit.