Opinion & Analysis
The lost frontier: how America mislaid its moral compass
America has lost its moral compass and frontier spirit, struggling to rediscover unity, liberty, and shared national purpose.
Why the pursuit of fair taxation makes us poorer
Attempting to enforce fair taxation can reduce productivity and prosperity, revealing the tension between equity and economic growth.
In turbulent waters, trust is democracy’s anchor
Guernsey’s Chief Minister emphasizes that trust and cooperation are democracy’s anchor amid polarisation, populism, and political uncertainty.
The dodo delusion: why Colossal’s ‘de-extinction’ claims don’t fly
Oxford biologist Tim Coulson challenges Colossal’s ambitious de-extinction claims, arguing true resurrection of extinct species remains scientifically impossible.
Inside the child grooming scandal: one officer’s story of a system that couldn’t cope
An officer reveals the child grooming scandal UK, showing how austerity and underfunding left vulnerable children at risk.
How AI is teaching us to think like machines
Vendan Kumararajah explores how artificial intelligence mirrors human behaviour, reshaping curiosity, patience, and the boundaries of thought itself.
The Britain I returned to was unrecognisable — and better for It
After a decade abroad, Dr Stephen Whitehead finds a transformed, multicultural Britain — richer, fairer, and more confident than before.
We built an education system for everyone but disabled students
Disabled students face systemic barriers in education; true inclusion requires designing access, support, and dignity from the start.
Justice for sale? How a £40 claim became a £5,000 bill in Britain’s broken Small Claims Court
A £40 claim in Britain’s Small Claims Court spiralled into £5,000 in costs, highlighting systemic injustice for ordinary claimants.
Why control freaks never build great companies
Andrew Horn explores how true leadership relies on self-control, trust, and composure—not micromanagement or the illusion of control.
I quit London’s rat race to restore a huge crumbling estate in the Lake District
Deborah Lyon left London to restore a Victorian estate near Windermere, transforming it into a creative haven and retreat.
The grid that will decide Europe’s future
Caspar Herzberg warns Europe must rethink how it measures grid performance to secure competitiveness, sustainability, and AI readiness.
Why Gen Z struggles with pressure — and what their bosses must do about it
Dr. D. Ivan Young explores why Gen Z struggles with workplace pressure and how managers can build resilience and confidence
What Indian philosophy can teach modern business about resilient systems
Ancient Indian philosophy offers timeless lessons on balance, feedback, and ethics—key foundations for building resilient, adaptive organisations today.
AI can’t swim — but it might save those who do
AI can’t swim, but wearable tech, drones, and data-driven tools are helping protect swimmers and enhance open-water safety.
The age of unreason in American politics
American democracy risks collapse as vengeance and spectacle replace civic virtue; citizenship revival is needed to restore balance.
Digitalization, financial inclusion, and a new era of banking services: Uzbekistan’s road to WTO membership
Uzbekistan is transforming its banking sector through digitalisation and reforms, expanding financial access and preparing for WTO membership.
Meet Omar Yaghi, the Nobel Prize chemist turning air into water
Omar Yaghi, Nobel Prize-winning chemist, develops groundbreaking materials that extract water from air and capture carbon efficiently.
Behind the non-food retail CX Benchmark: what the numbers tell us about Europe’s future
CustomerHero’s benchmark reveals Europe’s non-food retail sector must prioritise empathy and listening to win lasting customer loyalty.
Why NHS cancer care still fails disabled people
Matthew Kayne exposes the hidden healthcare inequalities facing disabled people in the UK and calls for urgent reform.
Echoes of 1936 in a restless and divided Britain
Dr Linda Parker warns that Britain today reflects 1936’s tensions, with populism and political division on the rise.
