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Cornelius Adebahr reports on how the next generation of leaders view the the future of global governance in a world where consensus-based, technocratic rulemaking can no…
Washington’s latest move to hobble China’s economy through technology-related sanctions is undoubtedly an escalation. But it is unlikely to have more than marginal practical…
Nora Kürzdörfer and Amrita Narlikar call for a recognition of the Global South’s umbrella identity, along with key differentiations within it.
Earlier this year, in the run-…
Branko Milanovic explores what Adam Smith got wrong about the abolition of slavery.
When I wrote my chapter on Adam Smith in The Visions of Inequality (to be published October 10…
Scott Montgomery explores the major biopics' lack of science and a certain scientist whilst ultimately praising its ambition.
Oppenheimer the film deserves all the…
Equality: The History of an Elusive Idea by Darrin McMahon. Basic Books. 2023.
The ideological history of the idea of equality (“Equality: The History of an Elusive Idea”) is an…
It is widely accepted that the humanities today are in a desperate situation, or already dead. This is a brief essay about why they will live forever.
In a time of much…
Branko Milanovic discusses inequality, the great convergence, Ukraine and China.
What is your take on the riots that are going on in France at the moment? …
Why do we pet dogs and cull birds? Professor Amrita Narlikar advocates cross-species rights – not just to protect against pandemics.
HM: Ms Narlikar, why do you advocate for…
Brian Stoddart explores the rise and dominance of Indian cricket.
As America’s Professional Golf Association (PGA) Tour arm wrestles Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF)…