The future of the Commonwealth

If the Commonwealth did not exist, would there be any point in creating it? Contemplating the range of social, political and environmental issues which confront the world, the answer should be a resounding yes.

New roles for the Commonwealth

The Commonwealth has been in the news as the Games end on the Gold Coast and attention shifts to the Heads of Government Meeting in London. It makes a good time to consider the significance of this multilateral forum in today’s international affairs.