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Britons, Nigerians, Americans and Brasilians don’t see time in the same way. These differences are explained by the history and constraints of each country.
We need Mars-level thinking to solve our energy and climate problems here on Earth.
Is UNESCO’s prestigious lists of tangible and intangible heritage damaging the very existence of the sites on them?
As Europe discusses the reasons behind and reaction to the Brexit thunderclap, some in the UK are already seeing business opportunities – through the free ports, a notion abandoned by the EU.
Despite the cataclysmic risks of the Cold War, times have never been as dangerous as these since 1945. Freedom and the rule of law are both under threat.
Studies of animal-human interactions in various settings could perhaps help prevent bird flu and the mass slaughter of animals it inevitably leads to.
International institutions make up a stage on which States vehemently and openly denounce world problems and suffering while they actually have no intention to act.
Fallout from the Volkswagen case shows how scandals can give virtuous organisations a competitive edge and help industries evolve.
Global media systems cannot effectively contribute to social progress until opportunities not just for access, but also for active participation, are more widely shared.
Donald Trump’s election represents a new political order that is the culmination of existing developments worldwide. We need to come to grips with this new era.
There are good reasons why ‘negative data’ and wrong hypotheses should be made available to everyone.
A mysterious papyrus said to come from the Judaen Desert could be the first to reveal the name of Jerusalem.
The African continent appears to have the most remarkable potential for growth and transformation, but can it be sustainable?
With northern Mali mired in conflict, increasing instability in the centre of the country is worrying observers. The attitude of the Malian authorities holds the key to defusing these tensions.
The international community seems totally incapable of stopping the bloodshed in Syria. But we can express our outrage.
In a time when war and sports are the primary means of competition, Olympic gold has never been so valuable – or expensive.
Only a better understanding of what drives doping can improve enforcement. To do so, we must break with the perception of doping as an individual or moral problem.
The blue economy is unknown, overlooked and underdeveloped in Africa. It could represent a major growth driver for the continent.
Climate change stands to hit Africa the hardest. That’s why green industrialisation is critical to help keep the continent’s greenhouse gas emissions low.
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