Monthly Archives: April 2011

Monarchy provides a small but important link to the majesty and grandeur of God. Consequently it communicates depth, substance and it provides order and stability. The institution of Monarchy in the UK guides by being an embodiment of Christian values … Continue reading →

Many academics argue that the gradual fall in electoral participation in many countries, particularly US and UK is a sign of the disillusionment with the democratic process. However the fall in electoral participation could very likely be the result of … Continue reading →

Conversation with Henry Paulson at Colombia Business School. First question in the discussion; ‘Why wasn’t Lehman Brothers bailed out?’.

A lucid explanation by Fraser Nelson in Coffee House, of why it is far too simplistic to blame the bankers for the recession. Beating up on the banks has lasted almost three years now, and it’s blinding us to the … Continue reading →

Religious Belief is the cornerstone of American individualism, optimism and confidence. In Europe, where religious doubt is significantly more pervasive, there is more dependence and faith in what the state can do for the individual rather than what an optimistic … Continue reading →

“We were asked to look into what accounted for … the success, in fact, the pre-eminence of the West all over the world. We studied everything we could from the historical, political, economic, and cultural perspective. At first we thought … Continue reading →

Frederick Bastiat was a 19th century French political economist dedicated to classical liberal ideas such as free trade and small government. One of his most celebrated ideas, put forward in his work The Law, is the notion of ‘legalized plunder’ … Continue reading →

From The Sunday Times Mechanical engineering, the discipline that involves the design, manufacture and maintenance of mechanical systems, is a field in which Britain still punches its weight. Great names of British mechanical engineering include George Stephenson, the father of … Continue reading →