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Amrita Narlikar argues that to tackle the pandemic leaders sorely need to develop narratives that appeal to people’s own interests, and give them a sense of hope and purpose.
In…
A change in the Oval Office next year may presage a change in America’s approach to the Middle East; but it would not necessarily make the challenges there any less intractable.…
Out of Italy by Fernand Braudel. Flammarion. 1991. ISBN-10: 2080135007
Fernand Braudel wrote several smaller (in size) books that dealt with his favorite themes of capitalism…
Rosie Campbell and Shannon O’Connell introduce a new research report on the benefits of women political leaders.
As women’s equality activists, we are often questioned: Why is…
Christopher Hoy and Andy Sumner introduce a new paper exploring the possibility of ending global poverty in a post-pandemic world.
The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in the…
Scott Montgomery worries that America's crumbling energy infrastructure is a sign of its waning global status.
I have been standing on a sidewalk, studying a telephone…
Branko Milanovic explores the implications of citizenships' gradual transformation into a commodity.
The modern idea of citizenship, after the French Revolution, is based on…
Branko Milanovic explores Yuen Yuen Ang's new book that argues (some) corruption has played an important role in China's rapid growth.
Yuen Yuen Ang, political science professor…
Brian Stoddart remembers Sir Everton Weekes as a major figure in the struggle for racial equality in sport, as well as one of the great cricketers.
With the passing of Sir Everton…
President Trump’s fight for a second term may spill over into US policy in the Middle East between now and 3 November.
Donald Trump is suffering a significant slump in his…