AI, open source, & digital libertyI was in a meeting where we discussed the role of AI in the democratic and human rights sphere. We were influenced by debates and decisions…Apr 8Apr 8
Liberation DayToday, or Yesterday depending on where you are the US announced a series of tariff increases around the world.Apr 3Apr 3
An AI prosecutor?I hope some good lawyers are on top of this. HMG calling for opinions on software generated criminal evidence.Apr 2Apr 2
The Newsagents on Trump, Trade and DebtIn this podcast at the newsgents, the presenters talk about Trump’s tariffs and his liberation day and the impact on the UK’s public…Apr 2Apr 2
Macro-, Welfare and Hero-votersWhy are Labour yet again looking at the DWP budgets? The reasons are based on the wrong macro-economic theory but also on political values…Mar 9Mar 9
Starmer’s choiceI wrote something on JD Vance’s speech to the Munich security conference. This was part of the series of policy repositioning for the trump…Feb 28Feb 28
The pan-European Mediterranean convention and EU/UK relationsIn January, Marco Sefcovic, suggested that the UK as part of the negotiations to improve relations between the UK and the EU should…Feb 18Feb 18
Munich 2025, peace in our timeThe last week has signified the death knell of NATO. The ninety minute phone call between Trump and Putin signifies the road to a 21st…Feb 18Feb 18
Accountable to whom?In the USA, checks and balances are written into the US constitution and are designed to ensure the power is shared and controlled by the…Feb 12Feb 12
Win/Lose vs Win/Win & TrumpI was pointed at this,and was advised, that, “Everybody I know should read this accurate and enlightening piece…”.Feb 4Feb 4