The article gives an overview of the spread of Covid-19 and outlines six causes of…
Hong Kong: How China’s New National Security Law Subverts the Territory’s Cherished Rule of Law
Tensions are running high in Hong Kong at a decision by China’s ruling body, the National People’s Congress (NPC), authorising its standing committee to draft a national security law for Hong Kong.…
China: Victory Over Coronavirus Will Be Heralded as Boost for Xi Jinping’s Brand of Marxism
In the run-up to China’s 13th National People’s Congress (NPC) on May 22, the chairman of its Standing Committee, Li Zhanshu, said how important it was that the session was being held…
School Segregation by Wealth Creating Unequal Learning Outcomes in the Global South
Millions of the world’s poorest children are leaving school without mastering even basic levels of reading or maths because of an overlooked pattern of widespread, wealth-based inequalities in their countries’ education systems,…
Lesotho’s New Leader Faces Enormous Hurdles Ensuring Peace and Political Stability
Tom Thabane (81), the embattled veteran Lesotho politician, has finally bowed to pressure to resign as the Prime Minister of the politically volatile southern African nation of 2.2 million. This comes at…
COVID-19 and Terrorism: Assessing the Short and Long-Term Impacts of Terrorism
A new report authored by British reinsurer Pool Re and Cranfield University’s Andrew Silke, Professor of Terrorism, Risk and Resilience, reveals how the COVID-19 pandemic is already having a significant impact on…
