Opinion & Analysis
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.
What kind of masochist would want to run the BBC?
Matt Brittin assumes BBC Director-General role, facing scrutiny, reputational pressures, and the challenge of leading a vast public broadcaster.
Workplace inclusivity must be all or nothing — otherwise it fails
Inclusivity at work must be comprehensive — selective approaches undermine equality, trust, and meaningful organisational change.
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.
