Coronavirus: Governments knew a pandemic was a threat – Here is why they weren’t better prepared.
Despite all the effort that goes into predicting disasters, governments have been bad at acting on what they were told. [Read now...]
America has a unique 300 year old view of free trade – UK must recognise this to strike a deal.
The US reaction to the UK’s digital tax proposals is like 1765 all over again. [Read now...]
Palestinians will never be convinced a deal with Israel is worth making if annexation is packaged as peace.
A view from the West Bank on Donald Trump’s “deal of the century” for Israel and Palestine. [Read now...]
Coronavirus outbreak – WHO’s decision to not declare a global public health emergency explained.
The World Health Organization decided that the coronavirus outbreak in China is not a public health emergency of international concern. At least, not at the moment. [Read now...]
Russia’s cabinet resigns and it’s all part of Putin’s plan.
Russia’s cabinet resigned Wednesday, and it looked like an unexpected move. But Dr Regina Smyth says it is part of a plan by leader Vladimir Putin to maintain power after he leaves office. [Read now...]
Bushfires — Can ecosystems recover from such dramatic losses of biodiversity?
The ecological costs of huge, repetitive, high-severity wildfires on ecosystems could be colossal. [Read now...]
What would Russia prefer to happen in the General Election?
Boris Johnson or Jeremy Corbyn? Who would Vladimir Putin want to see in Downing Street and why? [Read now...]
NATO meeting: Solidarity reinforced despite uncomfortable time for alliance to be in the spotlight.
NATO had its 70th birthday party in London at an awkward moment. [Read now...]
Donald Trump goes to Watford: What happens when US presidents enter British elections.
The US president, Donald Trump, has arrived in the UK for a summit of NATO leaders – but it’s awkward timing for the British prime minister, Boris Johnson. [Read now...]
Are the Amazon fires a crime against humanity?
Destroying the Amazon rainforest will accelerate climate change, harming millions. Can those responsible be prosecuted? [Read now...]
