In the annals of human civilisation, few nations present a tableau as rich and variegated as China. From the ancient and imposing Great Wall, a symbol of cultural endurance and architectural grandeur, to the glittering skylines of Shanghai and Beijing, the narrative of China is one of profound transformation, marked by both continuity
Title: Charles III: New King. New Court. The Inside Story. Author: Robert Hardman In a literary landscape brimming with biographies, Robert Hardman’s “Charles III: New King. New Court. The Inside Story” emerges as a crown jewel. Acclaimed for his expertise on royal matters, Hardman delivers an exceptional narrative about Britain’s new monarch, King
Arnaud Mercier, Université Paris-Panthéon-Assas For the last six years, President Emmanuel Macron of France has taken full advantage of institutional mechanisms to impose his hyper-presidential approach on executive power. But the absence of an absolute parliamentary majority has disrupted the smooth running of his system. A fourth prime minister in six years is
La tendenza ad interessare l‘opinione pubblica di food e della cultura che lo racchiude, alimenta in maniera preoccupante il fenomeno delle frodi alimentari. Come eccellenti produttori ed anche consumatori, siamo costantemente a rischio economico ma anche di benessere. Dalle truffe scandalo che implicano il buon nome dell’Italia alle semplici trovate di chi distribuisce, vende
Chuka Onwumechili, Howard University Africa’s biggest football festival – the men’s Africa Cup of Nations 2023 – is being hosted by Côte d’Ivoire in west Africa and will culminate in its final match on 11 February 2024. More than ever before, the world will be watching the action at the 34th edition of
Michael Kelly, University of Southampton Those who watched the coronation of King Charles III in May 2023 would be forgiven for thinking that the United Kingdom is the very opposite of a secular country. In Westminster Abbey the new head of state received his mandate from the Archbishop of Canterbury and thus became
In a world ever more tightly woven, the humanities’ role in nurturing a nuanced comprehension amongst diverse cultures, traditions, and belief systems is increasingly crucial. This discourse explores the profound influence of humanities in melding disparate realms, thus fostering a more harmonious global insight. The Quintessence of Humanities in Deciphering Cultural Nuances Encompassing
Title: Why Politics Fails Author: Ben Ansell In today’s politically tumultuous climate, the question of why politics often seems to fail in achieving its fundamental goals has never been more pertinent. “Why Politics Fails: The Five Traps of the Modern World & How to Escape Them” by Ben Ansell, an award-winning Oxford professor,
by Ana P. Santos for Global Investigative Journalism Network Boyoung Lim went from police officer to investigative reporter to head of the Pulitzer Center’s AI Accountability Network. It was a career trajectory that was neither linear nor planned. Growing up in South Korea, Lim never imagined herself as a journalist. Her dream was
Title: Brexit, Union, and Disunion: The Evolution of British Constitutional Unsettlement Author: Sionaidh Douglas-Scott In the intricate tapestry of British constitutional history, few threads have been as contentious and transformative as Brexit. The book “Brexit, Union, and Disunion: The Evolution of British Constitutional Unsettlement (Law in Context)” delves into this complex and often