How the car fueled global economic and foreign policy

Jul 28, 2016 02:46 am UTC| Insights & Views Economy

Cars are rarely at the centre of either the economic or political debate. In media terms, cars are often in the realm of the likes of Jeremy Clarkson, with some more serious commentators such as the RAC, FIA or SMMT as...

Europe Fallout Series

The existential war between Islamic State and secular France

Jul 28, 2016 02:44 am UTC| Insights & Views Life

The killing of a priest during morning mass at a Catholic church near Rouen on July 26 has sent new shockwaves through France a country which prides itself on its secularism, but in which religion still plays a large part...

How will Turkey's failed coup and massive purge affect its economic future?

Jul 28, 2016 02:41 am UTC| Insights & Views Politics Economy

The failed July 15 coup in Turkey has prompted a tsunami of responses by the government that is likely to have a lasting impact on all aspects of politics and society, including the economy. The initial arrest of...

As surveillance gets smart, hackers get smarter

Jul 28, 2016 02:37 am UTC| Insights & Views Technology

There is an escalating technological arms race underway between governments and hacktivists. As governments step up their surveillance, the hacktivists find new ways to subvert it. This cat and mouse game has been...

ANZ wins class action on fees, but we still don't know the real cost of late payments

Jul 28, 2016 02:32 am UTC| Insights & Views Law

A six year legal battle came to an end yesterday when the High Court ruled in favour of ANZ Bank, finding by a 4-1 majority that the bank could enforce late payment fees on credit cards. The lead plaintiff in the class...

Islamic Finance Series

Is Islamic banking more risky compared to conventional banking?

Jul 28, 2016 02:30 am UTC| Insights & Views Business

Islamic banks are less risky and more resilient than their counter parts in terms of bank capital requirement and mobilisation of deposits. Somewhat perversely, the global financial crisis presented a big opportunity to...

AI Revolution Series

US Election Series

Candidates control their own social media. What message are they sending?

Jul 28, 2016 02:22 am UTC| Insights & Views Politics

We live in the age of social media. Indeed, many of us likely saw something about the Republican and Democratic conventions on Facebook, Twitter or even Instagram over the last few weeks. A recent Pew Research Center...