As British headlines daily question Britain's role in the new world order, Lord Howell of Guildford presents a timely retrospective of collected essay sthat present an overarching view of the role of the Commonwealth in modern global history.

These farsighted essays, many featured in the mainstream media over the years, are edited here with fresh insights that present a well-informed proposal for a reinvigorated Commonwealth and a new paradigm in the way Britain sees its global position for the future.