Brexit

List of Brexit articles

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  Our Top Weekend Reads

  Why partition may be the only solution to Lebanon’s woes, what the bestselling book “Caste” ignores about India’s caste structure, and Britain’s distraction from its real economic problems.

  5 Top Reads

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  Chloe Hadavas

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  Brexit Is a Distraction From the United Kingdom’s Real Economic Woes

  To rebuild its position as a powerhouse, the country will need to focus on its deeper problems.

  Argument

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  Tej Parikh

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  As Brexit Talks Falter, the Risk of Violence in Ireland Is Still Alive

  Despite a major crackdown, the uncertainty around the border won’t let militant republicanism go away.

  Argument

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  Dan Haverty

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  How Far Should the U.S. Go to Counter China?

  From Pacific bases to the Himalayas, Washington and Beijing are facing off.

  It's Debatable

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  Emma Ashford, Matthew Kroenig

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  Boris Johnson’s Plan to Get Brexit Done and ‘Hang the Consequences’

  The United Kingdom is going back on the terms of its divorce with Europe, threatening any future trade deals and even the integrity of the U.K. itself.

  Dispatch

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  Owen Matthews

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  Don’t Trust Boris Johnson’s Britain

  European leaders have always been wary of Perfidious Albion. The British prime minister once again confirmed their worst fears.

  Argument

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  Garvan Walshe

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  Boris Johnson and His ‘Svengali’ May Be Facing Their Reckoning at Last

  The U.K. prime minister’s refusal to fire Brexit guru Dominic Cummings has provoked nationwide outrage.

  Dispatch

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  Owen Matthews

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  A Most Lonely Union

  The EU is a creature of multilateralism. Can it survive in a deglobalized world?

  Argument

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  Henry Farrell

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  Britain’s Post-Brexit Identity Crisis

  Boris Johnson has contradictory ideas for his country’s future—and no clear paths for getting there.

  Argument

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  James Crabtree

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  Putting Lipstick on a Bigotry

  Former British Prime Minister Theresa May’s top advisor wants to remake conservatism. Instead he’s written a rousing defense of Little England xenophobia.

  Review

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  Garvan Walshe

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  Trump and Johnson Can Quickly Strike a Trade Deal—If They Avoid the Pitfalls

  The U.S. and Britain both want a trade agreement post-Brexit. China and chickens could get in the way.

  Elephants in the Room

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  Clark Packard

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  So Long, and Say Thanks for All the Fish

  The post-Brexit talks between Britain and Europe could hinge on whether the U.K. really tries to “take control” of its fisheries—or if Europe keeps access to British waters.

  Report

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  Keith Johnson

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  Boris Johnson’s New Immigration Rules Will Harm Britain’s Economy

  The U.K.’s new points system will keep low-skilled non-English speakers out, pleasing pro-Brexit voters but devastating entire sectors—from agriculture to health care.

  Argument

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  Philippe Legrain

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  Our Top Weekend Reads

  The long-term consequences of the coronavirus, a significant election takes place in Ireland, and a look at Greece’s new foreign-policy crisis.

  5 Top Reads

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  Dan Haverty

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  Europe’s Post-Brexit Future Is Looking Scary

  The continent is suddenly facing serious questions about its future role in world politics—and even in the trans-Atlantic relationship.

  Voice

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  Stephen M. Walt