Gavin Esler

Many immigrants contribute to Britain's economy through their hard work

Considering the legacy of empire and the diplomatic questions raised by conflicts, there may be evidence of the opposite

'First past the post' voting does not reflect the profound diversity of the UK's modern electorate

Many countries, especially the poorer ones, have benefited from US engagement but will readjust eventually

There are some obvious yardsticks by which to measure the administration's promises and progress

We might be witnessing a great power overplaying its hand, embarrassing allies and being forced to retreat

There are different views of what happens next as the stock markets slide and market confidence diminishes

The administration's refusal to accept responsibility for a major lapse bodes ill for the future

The country used to be a bridge between the US and Europe. It's much less clear now which way its facing

Visits to France and the UK, as he takes on Donald Trump, suggest Canada’s new leader is ready to make that leap

Whether decisions made today in America will be reversed tomorrow is a growing concern

In last week’s White House drama, it’s clear which leader was playing to which audience

The source of the sudden slump in transatlantic ties is complacency over the lessons of history, but it isn’t too late to learn from them

Rather than bringing order to a disordered world, the US President is being a disruptor

In a land with plenty of rain, the shortage of water is a symptom of a much deeper crisis