Trump NATO strategy awaited with increasingly frayed nerves in eastern Europe
Jan 18, 2017 16:14 pm UTC| Insights & Views
While America celebrates the inauguration of its 45th president, there is widespread concern about his potential approach towards NATO, his relations with Russia and whether Russian president Vladimir Putin will try to...
Theresa Mays Brexit: how Europe reacted
Jan 18, 2017 16:11 pm UTC| Insights & Views
Could British premier Theresa Mays Brexit statement have been any more bullish? Her abrasive tone and thinly veiled threats might almost have been designed to enrage a European elite already irritated over the UKs...
Don't fall into the trap of restarting last decade's 'climate wars'
Jan 18, 2017 16:03 pm UTC| Insights & Views Nature
In the run-up to Donald Trumps inauguration, many climate experts are expressing concern that his views and those of his senior appointees are at odds with mainstream climate science. Theyre grimly preparing to re-enter...
Theresa May's hard Brexit hinges on a dated vision of global trade
Jan 18, 2017 13:34 pm UTC| Insights & Views
A landmark speech by Theresa May, the prime minister of the UK, setting the direction of the country for its foreseeable future appears to place Britain firmly outside of the EU. May has finally made it clear that Brexit...
How to read Theresa May's Brexit speech
Jan 18, 2017 13:32 pm UTC| Insights & Views Politics
Almost seven months after the vote to leave the European Union, Prime Minister Theresa May has finally given some much needed clarity on how Brexit will happen. Or has she? May cast an optimistic tone on the vote to...
Why Theresa May's Brexit speech spurred a sterling recovery – but don't get too excited
Jan 18, 2017 13:29 pm UTC| Insights & Views
The pound reacted positively to Theresa Mays Brexit speech, but dont let this give you the impression that it is good news for the UK economy. The bounce from around US$1.2150 to around $1.2380 at 5pm UK time on Tuesday is...
How the City of London is preparing for a hard Brexit
Jan 18, 2017 13:24 pm UTC| Insights & Views Economy Politics
Theresa May has made clear that the UK governments Brexit strategy is to leave the single market and customs union. It ends months of speculation over whether or not it will be a hard or soft Brexit. The one audience...
South Africa’s plan to move away from coal: 8 steps to make it succeed
Germany lowers voting age to 16 for the European elections
IceCube researchers detect a rare type of energetic neutrino sent from powerful astronomical objects