Reflecting on Margaret Thatcher's achievements is a timely exercise because she tackled many of the problems we face today. The years before she came to power were dominated by economic anxiety, terrorism and saber-rattling. Society was polarized between the privileged and those dislocated by recession. New protest groups appeared on...

Take a look at the track record of right of center parties in recent years, and there is not much for conservatives to cheer about. In the UK, if a general election were held tomorrow voters would return an awkwardly grinning Ed Miliband with a clear 110 seat majority. In...

American conservatives suffered a decisive setback at the hands of Barack Obama this year, a loss more profound for the optimistic predictions of GOP victory. The sense of defeat on election night, like the tears, was real. Unless the British Conservative party wants to suffer the same fate, they must...

As London literally warms up for the greatest show on earth, Governor Mitt Romney will meet Prime Minister David Cameron amidst last minute preparations for the Olympics Romney himself led ten short years ago. But if guest and host alike will be grateful for clearer skies, it is also clear...

Last month British voters elected George Galloway of the Respect Party to parliament in an admittedly spectacular electoral coup. This is a man who once addressed Saddam Hussain, "Your Excellency, I salute your courage, your strength, your indefatigability, and I want you to know we are with you until victory,...

This week President Obama will throw a tea party for British prime minister David Cameron in Washington, with only a trace of irony. It makes sense for the English speaking peoples to pull together. After all, history has shown dangers to American freedom have always first threatened the little island...