Opinion & Analysis
The legal case against Britain’s new data regime
UK data protection reforms raise concerns over surveillance, weaker privacy rights and expanded ministerial powers under the new Data Act.
Equality has a cost — and men will have to pay it
Real equality requires redistribution of power, and Dr Whitehead argues men must acknowledge and share that cost.
The hidden workplace inertia trap – and how leaders can overcome it
Workplace inertia slows teams down, but clear ownership, decisions and systems can help leaders build accountability and faster action.
To fix a broken America, it must turn away from empire
American empire decline raises need for reform, as restoring decentralisation and restraint could rebalance US governance and global role.
What Orbán’s fall means for Europe, the US and Russia
Orbán’s defeat signals a geopolitical shift, reshaping Europe’s unity, US relations and Russia’s influence in Central Europe.
Visibility is not power: What the film industry still withholds from women
Women gain visibility in film, but ownership and financial control remain concentrated among studios and platforms.
The dollar isn’t collapsing — but it is starting to matter less
The US dollar’s dominance is weakening gradually as global finance becomes more fragmented and diversified over time.
When “We will raise it” becomes the problem
Disabled people face repeated delays as concerns are escalated through channels without meaningful action or accountability.
Solving Britain’s male misogyny crisis starts at home
Misogyny among boys is escalating in UK schools but parents’ attitudes at home are the key factor.
Will it make the boat go faster?” How hotelier Kostas Sfaltos built a leadership philosophy around a single question
Leadership philosophy from Kostas Sfaltos highlights simple decision-making, team culture and small improvements that drive performance and success.
Starmer’s tough line on teen social media risks making a bad problem worse
Teen social media ban proposals may worsen risks by pushing activity underground, experts argue for safer platform regulation instead.
Why these bleak, rain-lashed islands may matter more than we think to Arctic security
The Aleutian Islands are emerging as a కీల frontier in Arctic security as geopolitical tensions rise between global powers.
Why disabled people need peer support more than ever
Peer support empowers disabled people with guidance, resilience and community, helping navigate systems that often fail their needs.
The myth of gender-neutral tech
Dr Stephen Whitehead argues the digital economy is not gender neutral, embedding bias and reinforcing structural inequality globally.
Can Trump drag Britain deeper into Iran’s war? International law says no
UK Iran War Law explained as experts examine whether Britain can be drawn into conflict under international legal rules.
Could AI be making social media feel more human than it is?
AI is making social media interactions feel real. Human content drives engagement, but synthetic activity may distort authenticity.
Your staff are using AI in secret – here’s how smart leaders should respond
Employees hide AI use at work. Leaders should set policies, provide training, and create a safe, responsible environment.
Has Big Tech hijacked the AI summits?
Big Tech dominates AI summits, pushing safety aside as academia struggles to reclaim influence over governance and ethics.
What Mexico’s giant data breach tells us about the new hacking age
Mexico’s massive data breach highlights how AI tools lower hacking barriers, making cyberattacks faster, cheaper, and widely accessible.
France’s quest to secure UNESCO recognition for sea rescue
France’s volunteer sea rescue crews seek UNESCO recognition, highlighting tradition, civic duty and debates over state funding and responsibility.
How the EU abandoned its cage ban promise
EU cage ban delay sparks criticism as lobbying access imbalance and missed commitments raise questions over animal welfare reform.
