Jack Stephenson

Jack holds an MA in International Relations from The University of Leicester and a BA in History from The University of Lincoln, his MA thesis focused on the influence of Nationalism on the Foreign Policies of Turkey, India and Russia. He currently runs a politics publication on Medium called Reformer and works as a senior Analyst and Editor for Polis Analysis.

Western Allies Break Rank with Washington On Palestine

Opinion - Sep 22, 2025

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We're watching the end of the post-Cold War order in the Middle East. No more US monopoly. No more automatic Western unity. Countries make their own calls based on their own interests.

Trump Tariffs Backfiring in Brazil

Opinion - Aug 20, 2025

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Far from achieving their narrow goal of ending the prosecution of former president Jair Bolsonaro, the Brazil Trump tariffs have backfired on numerous fronts: strengthening Lula politically, accelerating Brazil's pivot toward China, and catalyzing regional integration initiatives that exclude US participation.