Opinion & Analysis
The era of easy markets is ending — here are the risks investors can no longer ignore
Structural investment risks 2026 highlight AI energy strain, rising debt and geopolitical volatility investors can no longer ignore.
Is testosterone the new performance hack for executives?
Testosterone replacement therapy executives are exploring TRT for energy and focus, but diagnosis must come before assumption.
Can we regulate reality? AI, sovereignty and the battle over what counts as real
AI digital sovereignty debate shifts focus from infrastructure to perception, authenticity and who defines reality online.
NATO gears up for conflict as transatlantic strains grow
NATO transatlantic strain intensifies as Europe boosts defence amid shifting US strategic priorities.
Facial recognition is leaving the US border — and we should be concerned
Facial recognition once limited to US borders is expanding into everyday policing, raising privacy and oversight concerns.
Wheelchair design is stuck in the past — and disabled people are paying the price
Outdated wheelchair procurement and design systems in the UK restrict independence and demand urgent reform.
Why Europe still needs America
Europe’s long-term security and global influence remain anchored in the transatlantic alliance with America.
Why Europe’s finance apps must start borrowing from each other’s playbooks
Europe’s finance apps can boost growth by combining acquisition, retention and cross-market strategies.
Why universities must set clear rules for AI use before trust in academia erodes
Without clear AI governance rules, universities risk undermining academic integrity, fairness, learning outcomes and institutional trust.
The lucky leader: six lessons on why fortune favours some and fails others
Why luck favours some leaders and abandons others, with six lessons on timing, humility, confidence and judgement.
Reckon AI has cracked thinking? Think again
AI’s eloquence can feel like finished thought, but real thinking still depends on human doubt, struggle and disagreement.
The new 10 year National Cancer Plan: fewer measures, more heart?
England’s National Cancer Plan promises better diagnosis and innovation, but it's real test will be improving survivors’ quality of life.
The Reese Witherspoon effect: how celebrity book clubs are rewriting the rules of publishing
Reese Witherspoon’s book club has reshaped publishing by boosting sales, amplifying authors, and changing how readers discover books.
The legality of tax planning in an age of moral outrage
Legal tax planning is increasingly judged through moral outrage, as differing national rules create incentives individuals and businesses rationally follow.
The limits of good intentions in public policy
Public policies built on compassion alone risk misuse and distrust; early enforcement and realistic incentives ensure effectiveness.
Are favouritism and fear holding back Germany’s rearmament?
Germany’s rearmament risks stalling unless defence procurement opens to innovation, faster decision-making, and smaller, non-traditional suppliers.
What bestseller lists really tell us — and why they shouldn’t be the only measure of a book’s worth
Bestseller lists influence visibility and perception, but literary value depends on context, critical assessment, and reader engagement beyond rankings.
Why mere survival is no longer enough for children with brain tumours
Survival rates for children with brain tumours have improved, but long-term rehabilitation still determines quality of life outcomes.
What Germany’s Energiewende teaches Europe about power, risk and reality
Germany’s Energiewende shows how abandoning nuclear reshaped energy costs, security risks and emissions across Europe’s power system.
What the Monroe Doctrine actually said — and why Trump is invoking it now
The Monroe Doctrine promised non-intervention; Trump’s recent invocation reveals how its meaning has been transformed politically.
Love with responsibility: rethinking supply chains this Valentine’s Day
Ethical Valentine’s Day supply chains highlight hidden human and environmental costs behind chocolate and flowers, calling for responsible action.
