Michael Kelly, University of Southampton Those who watched the coronation of King Charles III in May 2023 would be forgiven for thinking that the United Kingdom is the very opposite of a secular country. In Westminster Abbey the new head of state received his mandate from the Archbishop of Canterbury and thus became
In a world ever more tightly woven, the humanities’ role in nurturing a nuanced comprehension amongst diverse cultures, traditions, and belief systems is increasingly crucial. This discourse explores the profound influence of humanities in melding disparate realms, thus fostering a more harmonious global insight. The Quintessence of Humanities in Deciphering Cultural Nuances Encompassing
Title: Why Politics Fails Author: Ben Ansell In today’s politically tumultuous climate, the question of why politics often seems to fail in achieving its fundamental goals has never been more pertinent. “Why Politics Fails: The Five Traps of the Modern World & How to Escape Them” by Ben Ansell, an award-winning Oxford professor,
by Ana P. Santos for Global Investigative Journalism Network Boyoung Lim went from police officer to investigative reporter to head of the Pulitzer Center’s AI Accountability Network. It was a career trajectory that was neither linear nor planned. Growing up in South Korea, Lim never imagined herself as a journalist. Her dream was
Title: Brexit, Union, and Disunion: The Evolution of British Constitutional Unsettlement Author: Sionaidh Douglas-Scott In the intricate tapestry of British constitutional history, few threads have been as contentious and transformative as Brexit. The book “Brexit, Union, and Disunion: The Evolution of British Constitutional Unsettlement (Law in Context)” delves into this complex and often
In this festive edition of “News of the Week”, host Mike brings a heartwarming Christmas story from the small town of Evergreen. The episode focuses on the tale of ‘Jacobs’ Joyful Toys’, a traditional toy store struggling to survive amidst competition from a new, modern toy giant, ‘TechToys Galore’. The story unfolds as
In our modern epoch, the significance of the humanities in deciphering and elucidating societal flux is ever more critical. These disciplines, embracing an array of fields such as literature, history, philosophy, and the arts, afford pivotal insights into the intricacies of human society, culture, and conduct. As we traverse an age characterized by
In the dynamic expanse of Asia, a profound transformation is unfolding, seamlessly weaving the rich tapestry of traditional values with the brisk threads of modernity. This continent, home to ancient civilisations and burgeoning economies, stands at a crossroads of change, where the past and the present are not merely coexisting but also coalescing
Stig Jarle Hansen, Norwegian University of Life Sciences The Islamic State Central Africa Province recently attacked and killed two foreign tourists and a citizen in a Ugandan nature park. Located in the country’s west near the border with the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Queen Elizabeth National Park is about 400km from the
Stefan Wolff, University of Birmingham After many months of diplomatic wrangling, the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) was granted another lease of life at the annual ministerial council meeting last week in a messy compromise between Russia and the west. But rather than ushering in a period of renewed efforts