Scott Chipolina

Scott is a freelance writer with an undergraduate degree in Philosophy and Politics, and a Masters' degree in International Affairs. His areas of focus are American politics and terrorist organizations, however, he has also written extensively on Brexit and far-right politics in Europe.

Britain, Brexit and May at a Breaking Point?

The future of the United Kingdom's European departure hangs in the balance. This Monday, Prime Minister Theresa May made her last-ditch attempt to negotiate...

Gibraltar in a Post-Brexit World

Much has been written about Gibraltar amidst the UK's inevitable departure from the European Union. Gibraltarians, myself included, have been bewildered by some assumptions...

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