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Diplomacy and foreign affairs

“If we’re not at the table, we’re on the menu”: Is Carney’s view of a changing world order sustainable?

At Davos, Mark Carney urged middle powers to stop “living within a lie” and unite beyond US-China hegemony. Is his vision of value-based realism actually workable — or wishful thinking?
  • 7 minute read
Diplomacy and foreign affairs

Is it always wrong to negotiate with terrorists?

“We do not negotiate with terrorists” sounds principled — but does it actually save lives? Why talking and negotiating aren’t the same thing, and when engaging with violence might end it faster.
  • 4 minute read
People and society

The limits of loyalty

Southampton FC got caught spying on rivals — so why do fans stay loyal anyway? A look at what it really takes to make us abandon our team, our country, or our tribe.
  • 4 minute read
International development

How much aid should we give?

As the US and UK abandon the 0.7% aid target, is it time to rethink how much rich nations owe the world’s poorest — and how that money should actually be spent?
  • 3 minute read
Diplomacy and foreign affairs

Should Indiana Jones eat the monkey brain?

Indiana Jones’ dinner dilemma in the Temple of Doom reveals deeper truths about diplomacy, cultural relativism, and when ends really do justify the means.
  • 12 minute read

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We are committed to shaping a world where where foreign affairs reflect ethics, not just interests, so principles and pragmatism go hand in hand.

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