‘Everything is Ukraine’ — Ukraine’s long search for a homeland
Ukraine’s complex history does not neatly fit into modern ideas of nationhood. But Putin’s twisted attempts to use history to justify his invasion have generated a remarkable spirit of Ukrainian patriotism.
The Future of Europe: secular but not secularist, diverse but not divided
Over the past century, religion throughout Europe has been rapidly on the wane. The recent growth of Europe’s Muslim population, however, has slowed this trend.
Alternative international orders: a modern Holy Alliance for the twenty-first century
The Holy Alliance, a significant aspect of this post-1815 world, might offer a useful model to shape a legitimate and workable international order of the future.
The century of the gene
When the Human Genome Initiative published its first findings in 2002, the world was shocked. Genetic biologists, however, had long ago come to realise that DNA sequences are only part of the story of how organisms develop.
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Worldview: Reflections on War — Conflict in space
In our latest episode of Worldview hosted by Adam Boulton we consider the role outer space will play in the future of conflict. How soon will conflicts on Earth spill out into space? What form might these conflicts take and how can we regulate them? Adam speaks to Jacob Greer, Dr Stuart Eves and Professor von der Dunk to find out.
Worldview: Reflections on War — Conflict in space
In our latest episode of Worldview hosted by Adam Boulton we consider the role outer space will play in the future of conflict. How soon will conflicts on Earth spill out into space? What form might these conflicts take and how can we regulate them? Adam speaks to Jacob Greer, Dr Stuart Eves and Professor von der Dunk to find out.
Worldview: Reflections on War — Conflict in space
In our latest episode of Worldview hosted by Adam Boulton we consider the role outer space will play in the future of conflict. How soon will conflicts on Earth spill out into space? What form might these conflicts take and how can we regulate them? Adam speaks to Jacob Greer, Dr Stuart Eves and Professor von der Dunk to find out.
Bartolus of Saxoferrato — a legal legend between two ages
The medieval mind behind the concept of popular sovereignty was a staunch imperialist whose ideas would nevertheless later lead to the death of empires.
Bartolus of Saxoferrato — a legal legend between two ages
The medieval mind behind the concept of popular sovereignty was a staunch imperialist whose ideas would nevertheless later lead to the death of empires.
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