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How will geopolitical shifts impact energy sovereignty and net zero aspirations?
Here Dr Tom Mason, CEO, Bramble Energy, shares his views on how a Trump and Starmer government might impact the US and UK’s energy sovereignty and ambitious net zero targets.
All you need to know about the recent UK tax cuts
In a highly anticipated announcement today, Chancellor Jeremy Hunt revealed plans for a 2p cut to National Insurance Contributions (NIC).
Alabama Supreme court ruling on frozen embryos sparks debate
A recent ruling by the Alabama Supreme Court has sparked a heated debate over the legal status of frozen embryos.
Ursula Von der Leyen aims for second term as European Commission president
Ursula Von der Leyen, the current president of the European Commission, has announced her bid for a second term.
The Norwegian Institute of International Affairs: Governance, diplomacy and development
The Norwegian Institute of International Affairs (NUPI), based in Oslo, is a leading centre for research on international issues. NUPI has three main pillars of research and expertise: war and peace, economy and development, and diplomacy and global governance.
Turning back the clock: Did the Doomsday Clock time tick closer to midnight?
The Doomsday clock, a symbolic representation of humanity's vulnerability to global catastrophes, was reset to 90 seconds to midnight by the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists.
ICJ rules Israel must take all measures to prevent genocidal acts in Gaza
Today, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) ruling concerning the Israel-Gaza conflict was concluded.
Migrants, immigrants, democracy and voting rights: The unheard voices of Britain
With voting rights at risk for certain demographics, it is more important than ever that we reinforce trust in the British democratic system and give a voice to all residents who call Britain home, argues Alina Vaduva, Royal Docks School of Business and Law.
Britain has a plan to let aid through in Gaza
After an assessment by the World Food Program (WFP), the hunger crisis in Gaza has reached a critical point.
South Africa accuses Israel of genocide in Gaza
South Africa has filed a case at the International Court of Justice (ICJ), accusing Israel of breaching the UN convention on genocide in its actions against Palestinians in Gaza.
Qatar and the Israel-Hamas conflict: Hybrid mediation power on display
Here, Professor Vassilis K. Fouskas explains the diplomatic and mediative powers of Qatar and its influence in the current Israel-Hamas conflict.
Israel and Hamas reach hostage deal, temporarily halt fighting in Gaza
In a groundbreaking diplomatic move, Israel and Hamas, with Qatari mediation, have agreed to a four-day pause in the conflict.
King’s Speech: Setting a new economic direction?Â
The King's Speech announced a roadmap for a better and brighter future for the country, focussing on economic growth, further strengthening the NHS, stricter measures on crime, energy security and the UK’s international standing on global issues, but how does the Government plan to do this?
The Cabinet reshuffle: Everything you need to know
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has held a cabinet reshuffle, bringing back ex-prime minister Lord David Cameron as foreign secretary .
Innovation, learning, policing and online safety: The King’s Speech
In the King’s Speech, we saw announcements of long-term strategies to meet deficits in healthcare training, much-needed investment in mental health services and encouragement in engagement in innovative technologies, but what about policing and public safety?
Deliberative negotiation: Unearthing the path toward political collaboration
Here we examine harmonious political collaboration and negotiation, exploring the complexities of political negotiation and unearthing the path to a reinvigorated collective political narrative.
Climate diplomacy in EU foreign affairs
Stefano Mallia, President of the Employers’ Group and rapporteur for the EESC opinion on EU Climate Diplomacy, says climate diplomacy is “preventive diplomacy” and should be the top priority in the EU’s foreign policy.
Stress testing Intellectual Humility in the real world
Arrogance is all around us: political polarization, exploitive leaders, societal unrest and injustice, escalating conflict, and burnout in the workplace. Yet, in an increasingly polarized world, where arrogance and certainty seem to reign, some leaders are quietly practicing another approach: intellectual humility.
New qualification will replace A Levels and T Levels
Rishi Sunak announces plans to scrap A Levels and T Levels and implement a new system combining them into a new single qualification.
No case for rejoining the EU says Keir Starmer
Sir Keir Starmer, Labour Party leader, has firmly stated that there is no argument for rejoining the European Union following accusations from the government that he seeks to undo Brexit
The Conservatives have capitalised on remarks made by the Labour leader, who expressed that his party had no intention of...