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Lord Howell on reforming the Lords, the Civil Servce, and Britain's changing place in the world
As the Lords International Relations Committee completes its first three-year term, chair Lord Howell reflects on how Britain must adapt its approach to foreign policy to meet the challenges of a rapidly changing world
America’s wisest role is as a partner, not a boss, says David Howell
Nato is facing a period of major upheaval, as Donald Trump’s unpredictable presidency lurches from one controversy to another, and developments in technology change the nature of warfare. As they meet in Brussels next month, Western leaders must be prepared to address fundamental questions about the institution’s future, writes Lord Howell
The Commonwealth has emerged as a hyper-connected trade network for the digital age – and is key to the UK’s reorientation in a post-Brexit world, writes Lord Howell
The Commonwealth is emerging as a massive transmission engine for British soft power and influence, writes Lord Howell
Britain’s outdated diplomatic structures must adapt to meet the demands of an uncertain world, writes David Howell