The future of work, finance and the economy
Salvador Santino Regilme, author of 'The United States and China in the Era of Global Transformation', argues that Trump’s tariffs mask a wealth shift from the poor to the rich, harming ordinary Americans while weakening the economy and global alliances. …Read more
Diana Pietrzak and Vincent Dupont examine how, despite "sustainability" initiatives and ethical labels, the cocoa industry perpetuates deep inequalities, with farmers stuck in poverty while multinational corporations profit, and argue that true change requires dismantling the structures that sustain this imbalance.…Read more
Peter Bloom, author of 'Capitalism Reloaded', argues that repression has evolved into a profitable industry driven by the Authoritarian–Financial Complex, where control, insecurity, and surveillance fuel economic growth.…Read more
Kaitlin Senk shows that despite Trump’s election win, his approval has fallen sharply due to unpopular policies, while Democrats gain support through popular candidates and progressive measures.…Read more
Laura Clancy, author of 'What Is the Monarchy For?', argues that rising public support and international precedents suggest the UK could feasibly transition to a democratic, cost-effective republic.…Read more
Jonathan Parker, author of 'Analysing the History of British Social Welfare', argues that while social security reform is necessary, compassion and Universal Basic Income are essential to protecting the vulnerable.…Read more
John Lamb, co-author of '50 Facts Everyone Should Know About the Police', explores how austerity has shifted policing in England and Wales from community-based prevention to a reactive, trust-eroding model.…Read more
Margaret Heffernan explores the debate over AI's impact on the arts, highlighting how AI threatens artists' livelihoods while undervaluing the crucial creativity and innovation that artists bring to society.…Read more
Ruth Patrick and Aaron Reeves examine the UK government's plans to cut sickness and disability support, arguing it's unsustainable, with experts warning that such measures will worsen poverty, mental health issues and push people further from the labour market.…Read more
Anna-Carin Fagerlind Ståhl discusses how the imbalance between demands and resources in both work and welfare environments fuels mental illness, but a universal basic income could provide stability.…Read more