Anna-Lena ThielinFrom Empire to EuropeReflectionWhen I first read that I am going to be in a seminar on Wednesday mornings from 8–10 that is in addition to the unpopular time called “From…Jul 9, 2016Jul 9, 2016
Anna-Lena ThielinFrom Empire to EuropeAre There Alternatives to a Second Scottish Independence Referendum?Two weeks ago, I wrote about Scotland and the implications that leaving the EU could mean for the country. Scotland now faces the situation…Jun 30, 2016Jun 30, 2016
Anna-Lena ThielinFrom Empire to EuropeWill Scotland call for a second independence referendum after a Brexit?As I am going to Scotland for half a year this september, I am really interested in how far a Brexit would influence Scotland to become…Jun 16, 20161Jun 16, 20161
Anna-Lena ThielinFrom Empire to EuropeNigeria — “corruption originated from Britain”On May 12, 2016, David Cameron was overheard at the anti-corruption conference in London calling Afghanistan and Nigeria the two most…Jun 4, 20162Jun 4, 20162
Anna-Lena ThielinFrom Empire to EuropeMassacres, famines and uprisings — an often neglected side of the British EmpireAfter learning about the Amritsar massacre in 1919, I was really shocked and angry about David Cameron’s attitude towards this event. It…May 19, 2016May 19, 2016
Anna-Lena ThielinFrom Empire to EuropeRemember, remember, Empire Day, the 24th of MayBrightly, brightly, sun of spring upon this happy day; Shine upon us as we sing this 24th of May; Shine upon our brothers too; Far across…May 5, 20161May 5, 20161
Anna-Lena ThielinFrom Empire to EuropeNew Zealand: A Country Proud of its British Past?As you can see in the video clip from the series Big Bang Theory, New Zealand is deciding upon changing their current flag. Last month, the…Apr 24, 20161Apr 24, 20161