5 minute read. While candidly highlighting that most world leaders have done nothing actionable throughout the Gaza crisis, Simon Mabon, Professor of International Relations at Lancaster University, attempts to offer some constructive suggestions (European perspective)

5 minute read. Shlomo Ben-Ami, a former Israeli foreign minister, compares Israel and Russia's 'wars of choice', in a fascinating assessment - whether you agree or not

5 minute read. "Philosophy can valuably address eternal problems as long as it avoids its sins", writes Paul Thagard, Distinguished Professor Emeritus of Philosophy, University of Waterloo. This is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand how philosophy can constructively play a large role in human affairs - as it has arguably for a few thousand years

5 minute read. Katharina Pistor, Professor of Law, Columbia University, dares to ask questions about money and central banks that would have been heretical (in her words) to pose not long ago

6 minute read. Nick Anstead, Associate Professor at the London School of Economics, explains why politics seems much more chaotic than usual