Analysis
— Some fascists claim that democracy and fascism have the same goal – to give effect to the will of the people. But who the people are is where the ideologies divide.
Analysis
Our analyses thoroughly examine current events and complex issues, providing nuanced insights into politics, health, economics, and social trends. Supported by evidence-based perspectives from experts, these articles go beyond the headlines to explore underlying causes and impacts, fostering informed discussions on the forces shaping our world.
Tech
— Meta’s focus on virtual reality might free up space for smaller social media firms to compete.
Long-Read
— The ignominious collapse of Liz Truss’s government may mark a turning point in the entire Brexit saga. But the corner has not been turned by the arrival of Rishi Sunak. Nor will it be until the poison of Brexit lies has been drained from the body politic.
UK Politics
— Rishi Sunak is the fifth prime minister since 2016 and the third since the last general election. The UK does not have a written constitution so it’s difficult to say definitively when a government does or doesn’t have legitimacy, an expert explains.
Scottish Independence
— Recent polling indicates that the EU question is central in the minds of Scottish independence voters.
Analysis
— It has been a short but very eventful journey to the top for a man who has only been in parliament since 2015.
Analysis
— Liz Truss, the shortest-serving prime minister in British history, ran into trouble even before taking office.
UK Politics
— When government whips turned a vote on fracking into a vote of confidence in the government, confusion ensued. Eventually, Liz Truss had no choice but to resign.
Long-Read
— Ironically, as well as being deeply depressing, the most hopeful thing about this government is how utterly hopeless at governing it is proving itself to be.
Analysis
— If you don’t like the idea of being held accountable and having to answer for your actions then a leadership role is probably not for you. The top office is not a playground for ideological experiment.
Energy Crisis
— Energy price cap: there never was a ‘maximum bill of £2,500’. In fact, there is simply no cap on overall bills.
Qatar
— The stakes are high as over 1.2 million people prepare to travel to Qatar for the World Cup in November whilst calls to boycott the event as a response to concerns about the country’s human rights practices get stronger.
Analysis
— The autocratic regime of Ayatollah Khamenei is coming under pressure like never before because of the ‘Hijab’ protests that currently challenge the legitimacy of the Islamic Republic.
Analysis
— In her first party conference speech as prime minister, Liz Truss has emphasised that growth is the only solution.
UK Politics
— Keir Starmer has never made the creation of a story of us central to his leadership; his storytelling is an occasional practice. When he brings it out, his instincts are spot on, but so far he has lacked the courage of his convictions.
Environment
— Environmental groups have criticised the government’s approach to nature – but what is this approach and why is it concerning?
