Marie Cronqvist, Lund University With war raging in Ukraine, the sabotage of undersea infrastructure in the Baltic Sea, and increasingly aggressive nuclear rhetoric from Russia, many countries in the region are giving their citizens advice on how to prepare for a crisis, emergency or war. The Baltic states – Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania,
Ph. Israel has been pummeling Lebanon, including Beirut, for months. AP Photo/Bilal Hussein Asher Kaufman, University of Notre Dame Israel and the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah entered a 60-day ceasefire on Nov. 26, 2024, a move aimed at reducing tensions in the region more than a year into a multifront conflict. Under the
Blayne Haggart, Brock University Listening to this article: https://audio.adauris.ai/v2/widget/RvjICRaqgSFBJozV1NoK/XTWGBHYkrBH1sZPS59P4?distribution=true The incoming Republican administration of Donald Trump has threatened to impose a 25 per cent tariff on all products from Canada and Mexico on the first day of his presidency — Jan. 20, 2025. Canada says it will continue to work with the United
The Ascendance of Green Engineering in Manufacturing Green engineering is orchestrating a paradigm shift within the manufacturing sphere. Enterprises now elevate sustainable methodologies to the forefront, ensuring operational efficacy while championing environmental stewardship. This evolution signifies a harmonious convergence of industrial ambition and ecological responsibility. The Imperative of Sustainability in Manufacturing Sustainability in
The intricate dance between waterways and geological phenomena has profoundly moulded the Earth’s exterior for eons. Rivers, lakes, and oceans, intertwined with the substrata of geology, do not merely etch the terrain; they sustain ecosystems, bolster civilisations, and furnish essential resources. This discourse delves into the dynamic interplay of waterways and geological processes,
Title: Black Arsenal Author: Clive Chijioke Nwonka , Matthew Harle Pages: 320 In Black Arsenal, a remarkable cultural study, the intricate relationship between Arsenal Football Club and Black British identity is meticulously unravelled, offering readers a compelling lens through which to view the intersection of sport, race, and societal evolution. This is not
Bacterial infections are a major health challenge, killing around 100 Europeans a day as they become increasingly resistant to common antibiotics. To address this, researchers like Dr Rienk Pypstra are working together to create more effective treatments. The problem with bacteria – one of the simplest life forms – is that they evolve
In an era characterised by rapid metamorphosis, technological Research and Development (R&D) serves as the cornerstone of ingenuity and advancement. It moulds industries, redefines societies, and propels economies toward sustainable horizons. By transcending traditional knowledge boundaries and ushering in groundbreaking paradigms, Tech R&D acts as the architect of a future rich with boundless
Brendon J. Cannon, Khalifa University The fierce electoral competition in Somaliland – coupled with clan politics and governance challenges – makes it important to understand the implications of the de facto independent state’s recent presidential election outcome. The opposition coalition Waddani won the November election over the ruling party, Kulmiye. Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi
Ph. IRENA/Flickr, CC BY-NC-ND Isabela del Alcázar, IE University If I had to sum up COP29 in a single word, it would be entropy. Borrowed from thermodynamics, this concept describes the delicate balance between order and disorder, a principle that governs both natural and human systems. An ecosystem, much like the climate negotiations,