The UK election debate has missed important conversations on defence
A new UK government should consider the resilience and preparedness of society as a vital aspect of national security.
Updated: Thu Jul 04 2024
A sad and sorry debate
President Biden struggled to reassure an ambivalent public while Donald Trump played fast and loose with the facts.
Updated: Mon Jul 01 2024
Irans election may change the direction of its relations with Russia
Candidates to be Iran's next president are quick to play down the special friendship that was sought by president Raisi.
Updated: Mon Jul 01 2024
Policymakers need to address climate-related moral hazard in financial markets
Some investors in hydrocarbons may be assuming that governments will bail them out if climate-related transition risks crystallize.
Updated: Mon Jul 01 2024
Dealing with debt: options for paying off your debts
The government has provided funding for free money guidance to support you if you are experiencing financial worries. It's important to know there are various options available, and you can access free advice through MoneyHelper: Dealing with debt. Here we ...
Updated: Fri Jun 28 2024
Climate change and nature loss impact UK election issues in important and underappreciated ways
A new UK government must confront these issues to meet voter expectations.
Updated: Thu Jun 27 2024
How the Middle East is Transforming Project Management Globally
The Middle East is currently experiencing a period of rapid transformation, driven by ambitious national visions, megaprojects, and a focus on diversifying economies.
Updated: Thu Jun 27 2024
Israel and Hezbollah are destroying the meaning of red lines
Neither side wants a war but both are rewriting the rules of engagement.
Updated: Thu Jun 27 2024
Q A with Sue Kershaw, President of APM
Sue Kershaw has served as APM's first female President since 2019. With Sue's support, APM has celebrated its 50th anniversary, surpassed 3,000 Chartered Project Professionals and successfully navigated challenges such as the pandemic.
Updated: Thu Jun 27 2024
The next UK government must bridge the Indo-Pacific and Europe
Although the next UK government will have to make many trade-offs, boosting ties with both the Indo-Pacific and Europe would be mutually reinforcing.
Updated: Thu Jun 27 2024
Dont take the bait: Action Fraud urges the public to continue reporting phishy emails, with more than 32 million already
Over 32 million phishing emails have been reported to the Suspicious Email Reporting Service (SERS), with more than a third of all emails reported in the last year, new figures reveal.
Updated: Tue Jun 25 2024
South Africas new coalition government heralds change for the region and its leaders
Many of southern Africa's liberation leaders should take heed that electorates are impatient for tangible change - as the ANC has discovered.
Updated: Tue Jun 25 2024
A strong civilian coalition is vital to avert Sudans disintegration
While the anti-war, pro-democracy Taqaddum coalition offers a glimmer of hope, the main challenge for its members will be to remain united and act decisively in negotiations over ending the war and Sudan's political future.
Updated: Mon Jun 24 2024
KimPutin strategic partnership leaves US and allies with multi-pronged problem
A growing arms trade between Moscow and Pyongyang together with North Korea's nuclear ambitions are increasingly urgent issues for the United States, South Korea, and Japan.
Updated: Mon Jun 24 2024
The UKs main political parties both need to talk about EU trade
Neither party is saying enough about international trade in their election proposals, with discussion of UK-EU trade a striking omission.
Updated: Mon Jun 24 2024
Universal health reforms are affordable, even in a period of crisis
A new Chatham House report indicates that by dedicating one per cent of GDP, countries of all kinds all over the world can deliver universal health care for their citizens.
Updated: Fri Jun 21 2024
Milei has taken a first step towards reshaping Argentinas economy. There is a long, bumpy way to go
Passing his first reform bill is a major victory for the president, but continuing economic pain may yet erode his remarkable popular support.
Updated: Thu Jun 20 2024
The evidence suggests Putin is not grooming Alexei Dyumin as his successor
Speculation that Dyumin could succeed Putin has been considerable. But there is no reason to suppose Russia's president will signal his intentions regarding his replacement.
Updated: Thu Jun 20 2024
UK election manifestos make promises on security and foreign policy but tough choices await a new government
Procurement, security cooperation and international development policy require urgent attention.
Updated: Thu Jun 20 2024
The EUs continued dependency on Russian gas could jeopardize its foreign policy goals
As the EU seeks to diversify its energy supply, Russian ‘gas-laundering' could undermine its foreign policy objectives.
Updated: Tue Jun 18 2024
Prime Ministers remarks at the G7 press conference
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's remarks at the G7 press conference in Itlay recently [14 June 2024].
Updated: Mon Jun 17 2024
The UKs next government must redefine its confused relationship with China
Whoever wins the UK's general election, an incoming government needs better terms and conditions for its dealings with Beijing.
Updated: Mon Jun 17 2024
Advanced economies must urgently address their public debt overhangs
G7 leaders meeting in Italy are unlikely to prioritize discussion of public debt, which now exceeds post-war highs. This would be a mistake.
Updated: Fri Jun 14 2024
Funding commitments show UK as force for global good at G7 Leader Summit
The Prime Minister will make the case for a world economy that is more peaceful, stable, and prosperous and for bold reforms to global governance to make it more inclusive and responsive to citizens as he attends the second day of the G7 Leaders Summit in Italy today (Friday 14 June).
Updated: Fri Jun 14 2024
PM meeting with Prime Minister Modi of India: 14 June 2024
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak met the Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi, at the G7 Summit in Italy today [Friday 14 June 2024].
Updated: Fri Jun 14 2024