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Analysis

Our analyses thoroughly examine current events and complex issues, providing nuanced insights into politics, health, economics, and social trends. Supported by evidence-based perspectives from experts, these articles go beyond the headlines to explore underlying causes and impacts, fostering informed discussions on the forces shaping our world.

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Starmer’s Downing Street reshuffle: Why he’s brought in Darren Jones for ‘phase two’ of his government post image
Analysis UK Politics Keir Starmer

Starmer’s Downing Street reshuffle: Why he’s brought in Darren Jones for ‘phase two’ of his government

by Bradley Ward
What will Angela Rayner’s resignation mean for Keir Starmer’s government? post image
UK Politics Analysis Angela Rayner

What will Angela Rayner’s resignation mean for Keir Starmer’s government?

by Thomas Caygill
Two charts that lay bare the threat posed by radical right parties to western democracies post image
Analysis Right-Wing Populism Far-Right

Two charts that lay bare the threat posed by radical right parties to western democracies

by Professor Paul Whiteley
How Russia emerged as the clear winner from the Alaska summit post image
War in Ukraine Vladimir Putin Donald Trump

How Russia emerged as the clear winner from the Alaska summit

by David Hastings Dunn
Channel crossings: What is a safe and legal route? post image
Refugees Asylum Seekers UK Immigration Policy

Channel crossings: What is a safe and legal route?

by Gillian McFadyen
Misinformation lends itself to social contagion – here’s how to recognize and combat it post image
Fake News Analysis Mental Illness

Misinformation lends itself to social contagion – here’s how to recognize and combat it

by Shaon Lahiri
Social media can support or undermine democracy – it comes down to how it’s designed post image
Social Media & Democracy Analysis Social Media

Social media can support or undermine democracy – it comes down to how it’s designed

by Lisa Schirch
Nearly two-thirds of voters think Starmer doesn’t respect them – new poll post image
UK Politics Keir Starmer Opinion Polls

Nearly two-thirds of voters think Starmer doesn’t respect them – new poll

by Marc Stears
How NATO summit shows Europe and US no longer have a common enemy post image
Geopolitics Analysis United States

How NATO summit shows Europe and US no longer have a common enemy

by Andrew Corbett
US joins Israel in attack on Iran and ushers in a new era of impunity post image
Israel-Iran War Israel Iran

US joins Israel in attack on Iran and ushers in a new era of impunity

by Simon Mabon
Europe is perfectly placed to lead a world abandoned by the US – but will it meet the moment? post image
European Union Analysis Democracy

Europe is perfectly placed to lead a world abandoned by the US – but will it meet the moment?

by Francesco Grillo
Trump’s use of the national guard against LA protesters defies all precedents post image
Donald Trump US Politics US Presidents

Trump’s use of the national guard against LA protesters defies all precedents

by Sinead McEneaney