Turkey’s Lira Crisis and Diplomacy’s Shifting Tide
The plunging of Turkey’s lira to an all-time-low may be a sign of more radical geopolitical changes to come.
The Rise of Sex Robots: Till malfunction do us part
Should we fear artificially intelligent sex robots, or are they simply the next step in the ongoing replacement of human intimacy with technology?
Welcoming Refugees: A Scot’s Personal Perspective
Despite all that has been done for and given to refugees arriving in the UK, they have more to offer us than you might think.
Why I’m No Longer Talking To White People About Race by Reni Eddo-Lodge, Review
Eddo-Lodge dispels misguided myths on race in Britain, reminding us that it is a problem for the here and now.
Naya Pakistan: Can a New Pakistan Renew its Old Relations With India?
As Imran Khan takes office, will his dreams of a ‘Naya Pakistan’ undo years of hostility between his country and India?
Beneath the Surface: How Personality Dominates Love Island
Despite the ubiquitous perfect bikini bodies and ripped abs, ITV2’s Love Island actually reveals how its viewers desire authenticity
God Save the Desert Queen: Defending the Memory of Gertrude Bell
One of the most influential figures of the 20th century, Gertrude Bell, risks being forgotten as local councils are failing to protect her childhood home from shady property developers.
Love Island: A Dysmorphic Reality for Men
Criticisms of ITV’s Love Island for promoting unrealistic physical perfection tend to focus on how this puts pressure on women. But men also suffer from such unattainable expectations.
Football: An Alternative Religion?
Using religious language to express one’s devotion to football might be dismissed as being irreverent. But is there a more serious side to football as an ‘alternative religion’?
‘You write with the body. It’s a physical act’ – David Almond Interview
Author David Almond explains how he finds the extraordinary in the ordinary and how his Catholic upbringing in the North East influenced his writing.