​HOBBES AND ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE: THE META-LEVIATHAN

Between the years of 1642 and 1651, the UK was in total turmoil as the Royalist and Parliamentarist forces competed to lead the way for the union’s future. One man, utterly disturbed by the skirmishes resulting in an uncertain future and a death toll of around 200.000, strived to find out how this outcome could… Continue reading ​HOBBES AND ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE: THE META-LEVIATHAN

Beyond survival: The Starmer Paradox

In politics, as in life, expectations and realities are two sides of different coins. They are separated by a deep gully and widened daily by intervening variables. For most Brits, at least judging by online polls, the current premiership of Keir Starmer could be likened to a monstrous white elephant that no amount of bows… Continue reading Beyond survival: The Starmer Paradox

Living under the bomb: Zaher’s hope from Gaza

“What gives me strength in this difficult time is my faith. Praying together, reminding each other to stay strong, believing that better days will come,” is how Zaher, 56, a resident of Gaza City, begins his account, while the internet connection cuts in and out during our conversation. Around him, the city lies in ruins,… Continue reading Living under the bomb: Zaher’s hope from Gaza

Judge or politician? How Jenrick might help us understand the role of the judiciary (and of parliament).

TOPSHOT - Britain's main opposition Conservative Party shadow Justice Secretary Robert Jenrick holds up a judge's wig as delivers a speech on the third day of the annual Conservative Party conference in Manchester, north-west England, on October 7, 2025. (Photo by Oli SCARFF / AFP) (Photo by OLI SCARFF/AFP via Getty Images)

Robert Jenrick decries that over 30 judges who preside over immigration issues have previously been associated with “open borders charities”. This, he thinks, is an unconscionable breach of judicial independence. He refers in particular to Bail for Immigration Detainees, a charity for whom multiple judges have previously provided their services as a barrister, pro bono.… Continue reading Judge or politician? How Jenrick might help us understand the role of the judiciary (and of parliament).

The Female Face of Resistance: Women Redefining Protest in the 21st Century

In every corner of the world, a new language of defiance is being spoken — and more often than not, it is spoken by women. From the streets of Tehran to the squares of Santiago, from the alleys of Kabul to the boulevards of Warsaw, women have become the moral backbone of modern resistance. Their… Continue reading The Female Face of Resistance: Women Redefining Protest in the 21st Century

Democracy Under Pressure: What Serbia Reveals About Europe’s Shrinking Freedoms

In recent years, Europe has started resembling a laboratory for testing and experimenting with democracy. Far-right parties are gaining ground on the continent like never before, and polls show that right-wing political ideas are becoming more and more popular in nations like Belgium, Portugal, Spain, Finland and Austria. Georgia Meloni in Italy, Fidesz (the political… Continue reading Democracy Under Pressure: What Serbia Reveals About Europe’s Shrinking Freedoms

What It Means to Love: Humanity and Artificial Intelligence in Klara and the Sun

For as long as we can recall philosophers, poets and scientists alike have grappled with the seemingly impossible task of defining the essence of love, and as an extension of this the essence of humanity. We now live in a society where technology is entrenched in our everyday lives and the question is taking on a new… Continue reading What It Means to Love: Humanity and Artificial Intelligence in Klara and the Sun

Nepal’s Political Earthquake: A Youth-Led Uprising and Its Global Reverberations

In recent weeks, Nepal has been rocked by one of the most intense political uprisings in its modern history. What began as a peaceful protest against a social media ban quickly escalated into a nationwide revolt, culminating in the resignation of Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli and the collapse of key government institutions. This upheaval… Continue reading Nepal’s Political Earthquake: A Youth-Led Uprising and Its Global Reverberations

A Love Letter to Bosnia: How a War-Scarred Bobsleigh Track Inspires a New Generation of Athletes

Where else in the world can you stroll down and explore an abandoned bobsleigh and luge track, once used in a prominent Winter Olympics, and later entwined with one of Europe’s most infamous wars? Just outside Sarajevo, the Bosnian bobsleigh and luge track winds its way down Trebević Mountain, now almost completely cloaked in vibrant graffiti and mural work. This beautiful relic… Continue reading A Love Letter to Bosnia: How a War-Scarred Bobsleigh Track Inspires a New Generation of Athletes

Congo at a Crossroads: Humanitarian Urgency, Political Flux, and Public Health Risks in 2025

The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) stands at a complex crossroads where immense natural wealth coexists with protracted humanitarian crises, entrenched political fragility, and persistent insecurity. In 2025, the country’s trajectory is shaped by overlapping dynamics: conflict and displacement in the east; an uneven political transition following contentious elections; macroeconomic pressures in a mineral-dependent… Continue reading Congo at a Crossroads: Humanitarian Urgency, Political Flux, and Public Health Risks in 2025