Opinion & Analysis
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.
The Arctic’s unfinished cold war
Arctic militarisation risks compounding Cold War legacies, with environmental damage and Indigenous concerns rising as geopolitical tensions grow.
Highway robbery: how the UK’s post-Brexit electric car policy blew a fuse
Post-Brexit UK electric car policy leaves drivers paying more for Chinese EVs while manufacturers pocket the tariff savings.
Nokia built the brains for the AI network revolution — so why is American capital leading the charge?
Nokia’s AI-RAN technology could redefine mobile networks, yet American investment and deployment are outpacing European adoption.
What the UK SEND reform whitepaper means and what it might take to deliver it
UK SEND reform white paper pledges consistency and early support, but delivery challenges may test families and councils alike.
Europe cannot call itself ‘equal’ while disabled citizens are still fighting for access
European disability rights accessibility gaps persist as millions face systemic barriers to work, housing and mobility.
Is Europe regulating the future or forgetting to build it? The hidden flaw in digital sovereignty
European digital sovereignty AI debate shifts from compliance rules to embedding legitimacy within system architecture.
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.
