Opinion & Analysis
Britannia no longer rules the waves
Delays to HMS Dragon highlight declining Royal Navy strength and raise concerns over Britain’s ability to respond globally.
Britain must defend its streets as well as its borders
Britain must prioritise policing, mental health and safeguarding alongside defence to ensure true national security at home.
Silicon Valley is finally being forced to answer for what it built
A US jury holds Meta and YouTube accountable for youth addiction, marking a major reckoning in Silicon Valley.
President Trump is the product of a constitution stretched beyond its limits
Trump’s rise reflects a US system increasingly centralised, while cultural myths of independence clash with modern governance realities.
How Japan’s beer-and-ski city became a global testbed for green AI
Sapporo is becoming a global testbed for green AI, combining renewable energy, infrastructure and policy to support sustainable growth.
The dating imbalance: why highly educated women are struggling to find partners
Highly educated women dating is increasingly difficult due to rising female attainment, changing expectations, and a smaller pool of compatible...
New Hindu Kush Himalaya glacier reports warn of deepening risk to Asia’s water security
Hindu Kush glacier loss is accelerating rapidly, raising urgent concerns over water security for billions across Asia.
First Adolescence, now Inside the Manosphere. How do we protect boys from misogynistic alpha male influencers?
The manosphere is shaping boys’ attitudes, identities, and behaviours, raising urgent concerns about sexism and toxic masculinity online.
NATO reluctance signals limits on U.S. leadership
NATO’s hesitation highlights limits on U.S. leadership, showing alliances now require negotiation, not automatic support, in global conflicts.
Iran, nuclear proliferation and the hard choices facing democracies
Iran’s nuclear ambitions pose growing risks, forcing democracies to weigh immediate conflict against long-term global security and trade stability.
When AI customer service fails, don’t blame technology — it’s leadership at fault
Poor leadership in AI customer service is damaging trust, as automation failures leave customers frustrated and unable to resolve issues.
SUCCESS London conference highlights challenge of life after cure for brain tumour survivors
Brain tumour survivor recovery takes centre stage at SUCCESS conference, focusing on life after cure and long-term support needs.
A new generation of disability rights leaders is reshaping Europe
Disability rights leaders across Europe are using creativity, advocacy, and social media to drive change and reshape inclusive societies.
Trump hasn’t broken America — he’s exposed what it really is
Trump exposes the American system, showing historical and structural tensions shaping U.S. politics and presidential power today.
AI is rewriting Europe’s networks from the inside out — and the continent isn’t ready
AI-driven European networks are redesigning telecom infrastructure, but regulatory and investment challenges risk leaving the continent behind.
Europe’s new gender strategy may be solving yesterday’s problems
Europe’s gender equality strategy is ambitious, yet rising gender divergence among young men and women raises new policy challenges.
Why Britain still needs reporters in the courtroom
Declining court reporting threatens open justice in the UK. Journalists in courtrooms ensure transparency, accountability, and public awareness of legal...
Rivers run deeper than we think
Alan Lawson reflects on rivers as living systems, sustaining ecosystems, shaping landscapes, and inspiring humans to care and connect.
Spain’s rocket builder just landed €180 million — and Europe’s case for space sovereignty just got harder to ignore
PLD Space raises €180m to develop MIURA 5 rocket, strengthening Europe’s push for independent space launch capability.
Why jobs and housing must be solved together to deliver real disability inclusion
Disability rights in Europe remain incomplete as millions still face barriers to work, housing, transport and economic participation.
The new gender divide is already reshaping Europe’s future leaders
The gender divide in education is reshaping Europe’s future leadership pipelines as women increasingly outperform men in universities.
