Category: The Conversation

The US is wrestling with the rest of the world for control of the internet. The ‘net as we know it could be a victim of the struggle

  Switching political parties is fairly common in Britain. But does that mean parties are being shaped by entryism?

  In 1964, the stadium was packed. The opening ceremony will look very different this year. AP Photo/File The Olympic Games are often hailed as a neutral celebration of

Spyware – why the booming surveillance tech industry is vulnerable to corruption and abuse

It isn’t just the effects of climate change that could destabilize the financial system, it’s also fossil fuel assets losing value. The good news is that central banks

Covid-19 vaccination produces a more consistent immune response than a past infection. With the delta variant, the difference in protection may be even greater

The influence of strong ethical leadership by heads of state is critical. But a culture of “ethics of care” must be translated at every level of governance

It’s reported the Pegasus spyware can capture a user’s keystrokes, intercept communications, track their device and tap into their camera and microphone

  IMF programmes run the risk of having too many conditions. This may drive countries into financial disaster. And back to the IMF again

  An uncomfortable reality is that looting is perceived by the looters to be socially acceptable and is often encouraged and endorsed within social and community networks

The history of UFOs weaves together public fascination, government secrecy and cultural phenomena. Recent news and shifts in the government’s stance on UFOs are giving new life to

Pitting health against the economy is a false dichotomy

People who are vaccinated and still contract Covid-19 are less likely to develop severe symptoms, be hospitalised, or die from it

Corruption thrives in a destabilised state with weak institutions. South Africa cannot be allowed back to that space because there will be no turning back

  from Britain’s first female philosophy professor