Opinion & Analysis
The limits of good intentions in public policy
Public policies built on compassion alone risk misuse and distrust; early enforcement and realistic incentives ensure effectiveness.
Are favouritism and fear holding back Germany’s rearmament?
Germany’s rearmament risks stalling unless defence procurement opens to innovation, faster decision-making, and smaller, non-traditional suppliers.
What bestseller lists really tell us — and why they shouldn’t be the only measure of a book’s worth
Bestseller lists influence visibility and perception, but literary value depends on context, critical assessment, and reader engagement beyond rankings.
Why mere survival is no longer enough for children with brain tumours
Survival rates for children with brain tumours have improved, but long-term rehabilitation still determines quality of life outcomes.
What Germany’s Energiewende teaches Europe about power, risk and reality
Germany’s Energiewende shows how abandoning nuclear reshaped energy costs, security risks and emissions across Europe’s power system.
What the Monroe Doctrine actually said — and why Trump is invoking it now
The Monroe Doctrine promised non-intervention; Trump’s recent invocation reveals how its meaning has been transformed politically.
Love with responsibility: rethinking supply chains this Valentine’s Day
Ethical Valentine’s Day supply chains highlight hidden human and environmental costs behind chocolate and flowers, calling for responsible action.
Why the India–EU trade deal matters far beyond diplomacy
The India–EU trade deal influences standards, supply chains, and livelihoods, offering economic stability and opportunities across both regions.
Why the countryside is far safer than we think – and why apex predators belong in it
The countryside is far safer than assumed, and restoring apex predators could benefit ecosystems without posing real risks to people.
What if he falls?
Alex Honnold’s live climb of Taipei 101 forces viewers to confront fear, mortality and the meaning of risk.
Trump reminds Davos that talk still runs the world
Trump’s Davos appearance showed how dialogue has become a stabilising force for markets, diplomacy and global systems.
Will Trump’s Davos speech still destroy NATO?
Trump eases military threats in Davos but keeps pressure tactics, forcing NATO to confront whether allied sovereignty is negotiable.
Philosophers cautioned against formalising human intuition. AI is trying to do exactly that
Daily collaboration between humans and AI is reshaping judgment, expertise and trust, forcing deeper questions about thinking and autonomy.
Life’s lottery and the economics of poverty
Poverty is shaped by circumstance, luck, and governance; Margulies explains why effort alone cannot ensure economic success.
On a wing and a prayer: the reality of medical repatriation
Wing-to-wing medical repatriation relies on meticulous planning, ensuring patient care continuity across long distances and multiple aircraft.
Ai&E: the chatbot ‘GP’ has arrived — and it operates outside the law
AI health chatbots increasingly influence medical decisions, yet operate outside established legal, ethical and clinical accountability frameworks.
Keir Starmer, Wes Streeting and the Government’s silence: disabled people are still waiting
Disabled people in the UK are still waiting for fair assessments, accessible services, and meaningful government action.
The fight for Greenland begins…again
Trump’s renewed claims on Greenland revive historical tensions, raising alarms over sovereignty, NATO unity and Arctic security strategy.
Failure is how serious careers in 2026 will be shaped
Failure is not an ending but information, shaping judgement, ambition and identity in modern professional life.
Poland’s ambitious plans to power its economic transformation
Zion Lights explains how Poland’s energy transition plan drives economic growth, nuclear development, and tech sector expansion.
Europe’s space ambitions are stuck in political orbit
Political inertia and fragmented governance hinder Europe’s space sector, limiting commercial growth, innovation, and strategic competitiveness globally.
