Category: The Conversation

We are at a dangerous tipping point in ‘inflationary psychology’, says the central bank for the world’s central banks

  A look at the past (and future) of one of the 21st century’s most influential devices

The decolonisation process was to take place rapidly during the reign of Elizabeth II

Prisoners in the UK are not allowed to vote. Their fate is a useful starting point for any backbencher wondering whether Boris Johnson should keep his job

  A Google employee’s claims that one of its chatbots is sentient has caused a stir across the world

Sue Gray report

Inflation is bad for any country’s economy. It also hurts the wealth and financial well-being of individuals and households

Trust in others in society plays a large role in what makes people there – and elsewhere – happy

  Jason Hannan Associate Professor of Rhetoric & Communications, University of Winnipeg

Grain and fertilizer shortages, higher shipping costs and a strong dollar are all pushing food prices up and increasing hunger in dozens of vulnerable countries.

Initial responses to threats are crucial to the peace and prosperity of nations. Did governments go too far with lockdowns?

Why do peace talks fail? A negotiation expert answers five questions about the slim chances for a peace deal between Russia and Ukraine

African countries, rich in resources, easily fall prey to aggressive tax planning and tax evasion facilitated by offshore companies

African countries’ decision to avoid condemning Russia for its invasion of Ukraine was not based only on issues directly connected to the conflict

Ukraine is the epicentre of a clash of global ideologies – which is exactly what happened in the 1930s.