A games for the Z generation

The Olympics have always evolved over time and are now dropping some long established sports and adding new and unconventional activities in the hope of appealing to younger people.

Who wants to host the Olympics?

It’s hoped the new bidding system for hosting the Olympic Games will counter the declining appeal of the games and the decreasing number of candidate cities.

Security at the Olympics

The recent attack on the French rail network highlights the terrorist threat to the Paris Olympics, and the French authorities are taking strong steps to prevent further disruption.

Don’t prod the porcupine

Taiwan may draw on the lessons of Ukraine’s successful resistance against Russia to adopt a ‘porcupine’ strategy to counter China’s conventional strength.

Introducing Keir Starmer

The true test of Prime Minister Starmer will come when his methodical approach meets a messy world.

Was it The Sun wot won it?

It is common wisdom that right-wing British newspapers help shape its political climate, so why has the Labour Party swept to power in a historic landslide victory?

Playing by the rules

The much-vaunted “rule based international order” needs the support of mid-tier nations to survive the aggression of authoritarian states.

NATO at 75

NATO’s visibility has waxed and waned, but Russia’s war of aggression on Ukraine has put the alliance firmly in the spotlight and may be its greatest challenge to date.

Boycott the boycott of Israeli universities

Universities across the world are facing pressure to cut ties with Israeli institutions over the war in Gaza, but these calls misunderstand the current conflict and are part of a wider campaign to undermine Israel’s right to defend itself, and even exist.

Living in Antarctica

Antarctica is the most hostile continent on Earth, and the handful of scientists and researchers who make it their home face a host of mental as well as physical challenges.

Unlocking science for small island states

An urgent call for increased international support and collaboration for science in Small Island Developing States (SIDS) has been released in a declaration by the International Science Council SIDS Liaison Committee at the 4th international conference on SIDS in Antigua and Barbuda.

Taiwan lives

Niki Alsford’s recent book, “Taiwan Lives,” explores how the Taiwanese people have created one of the world’s most high-tech economies, a successful and vibrant democracy, and a distinctive cultural identity.