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The lights are staying on in UP

Energy is the backbone of the modern economy, driving industrial productivity, transport, connectivity, trade and basic necessities.

Brexit Dividend

Ten years after Britain voted to leave the European Union, the most revealing aspect of Brexit is not what happened, but what did not.

Memory and History

The withdrawal of an artwork from Britain’s National Portrait Gallery over its portrayal of Winston Churchill's role in the Bengal Famine of 1943 is not merely another episode in the culture wars.

Being lonely

Although loneliness stems from a feeling of social isolation, ironically, it is one of the most unifying human experiences.

Breaking stride

In the fast-paced realm of political negotiations, the fate of crucial aid packages for Ukraine and Israel hangs in the delicate balance of Capitol Hill discussions.

Pandora’s Box

In the ever-evolving sphere of political campaigning, the emergence of AI-powered tools like Ashley, the virtual campaign volunteer, has sparked both excitement and trepidation in the United States for now, and potentially all democracies later.

A mixed bag in the year ahead

What does the crystal ball say about 2024? French seer and astrologer Nostradamus predicted severe flooding due to climate change.

Mega-system disaster on the cards in 2024

2023 will be remembered as a tipping point year when almost all mega-trends of finance, technology, trade, geopolitics, war and climate heating showed signs of acceleration in speed, scale and scope.