Anglosphere- The Beacon of Progress

The world over recent years has been suffering economic meltdown, mass poverty and violent conflict. International organisations such as the UN and the EU are loosing influence fast either because they are not seen as credible or offer mediocre solutions. It is difficult to see a positive future for planet Earth.

The Anglosphere however, that is primarily defined as: the United States, Australia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom and Canada whilst potentially including South Africa, India and the democratic Caribbean islands is offering a beacon of progress and hope for the world.

The term 'Anglosphere' means what it says- a collection of countries who share English as the main language of communication. However this is not the only shared characteristic. We share democratic institutions such as parliamentary/representative democracy, the rule of law and trial by jury. We share historical struggles for freedom and liberty. We share an endeavour for a world of opportunity, freedom and happiness.

The economies of the Anglosphere have been forecast a much brighter future than those in the Eurozone or stagnant Japan. Even China in some economic circles, is not expected to overtake the American economy after all and would likely never reach it's GDP figures. Britain, as recently seen, is surging ahead of its European neighbours with France stuck at zero growth and the German economy dipping. Whilst Britain's membership of the European Union is continually of political and public importance, it is of no question that the Eurozone is heading in a completely different direction to Britain- a direction which we cannot follow. Australia has embraced it's economic freedom and has seen an economic success story alongside the Asian Tigers.

Perhaps it is time for Britain to retake its place alongside our brethren?

Diplomatically and militarily, the Anglosphere would be perhaps the most formidable power on Earth. This title is not necessarily desirable but it can be useful in shaping the world into a better place. The EU has no credible and collective foreign policy which stifles it's influence and the United States cannot act alone. Britain still maintains largely positive relations with her former colonies in Africa and Asia and bringing them further into the Anglo-Saxon economic fold alongside our democratic values would make the regions much better places and crushing poverty in these regions is of utmost importance and is in the national interest.

This is by no means a solution to the world's problems. However, a united, vibrant and successful Anglosphere can truly provide the world with a beacon of hope and freedom for which all should be welcomed. Our future economic position, our proud history- literally running through our collective bloods and our shared values of liberty can only be a force for good for the 21st Century, for ourselves and greater Earth.