Myanmar: Two years after the military seized power the country is mired in a bloody civil war – but there are grounds for optimism
The authors write that there is a major humanitarian and growing environmental crisis in the UN-designated “least developed country” and yet outside of the country, the situation’s complexities are barely grasped
The Conversation / 01 Feb, 2023
Beirut port disaster: former Lebanon prime minister charged with homicide
Beirut: The explosion in August 2020, which happened in a massive silo in the port of Beirut containing a large amount of the fertiliser ammonium nitrate which had been stored there since 2014, killed 218 people and devastated parts
The Conversation / 29 Jan, 2023
Chris Hipkins becomes NZ’s new prime minister there are two ways it can go from here
The author writes that Hipkins distinguished himself during the COVID pandemic as a hard-working and competent leader who contributed a much-needed clarity and common sense
The Conversation / 22 Jan, 2023
Jacinda Ardern’s resignation: gender and the toll of strong, compassionate leadership
The author writes that Ardern's premiership has thrown crisis after crisis her way, and time and time again, she displayed a strength of character and considerable leadership skills in responding to them
The Conversation / 21 Jan, 2023
Remembering Martin Luther King Jr.: 5 things I’ve learned curating the MLK Collection at Morehouse College
The Morehouse College Martin Luther King Jr. Collection includes approximately 1,100 books from King’s personal library, many with his handwritten notes throughout
The Conversation / 17 Jan, 2023
Why does Nepal’s aviation industry have safety issues? An expert explains
The country has recorded at least 350 casualties associated with aeroplanes or helicopters since 2000, which has raised questions about the effectiveness of its aviation safety regulations
The Conversation / 17 Jan, 2023
Five space exploration missions to look out for in 2023
Authors Gareth Dorrian is a Post Doctoral Research Fellow in Space Science at University of Birmingham and Ian Whittaker is a Senior Lecturer in Physics at Nottingham Trent University It’s been an eventful year for space exploration, with successes
The Conversation / 03 Jan, 2023
Pope Benedict XVI: A man at odds with the modern world who leaves a legacy of intellectual brilliance and controversy
Pope Benedict XVI: A man at odds with the modern world who leaves a legacy of intellectual brilliance and controversy
The Conversation / 02 Jan, 2023
Pelé: a global superstar and cultural icon who put passion at the heart of soccer
The author’s tribute to a man who was not only skillful but also brought great joy to innumerable people across the world, over a period of decades
The Conversation / 30 Dec, 2022
Lionel Messi’s black cloak: a brief history of the bisht, given to the superstar after his World Cup triumph
The author writes that for Qataris, shrouding Messi, the star of the FIFA World Cup, with their most honorific clothing was an opportunity to share their culture with the world
The Conversation / 26 Dec, 2022
Christmas isn’t always holly jolly – even some of its best-loved songs are bittersweet
The BBC banned the song “I’ll Be Home for Christmas” during World War II because of fear it might lower morale
The Conversation / 26 Dec, 2022
Chickenpox and shingles virus lying dormant in your neurons can reactivate and increase your risk of stroke – new research identified a potential culprit
While most people are familiar with the painful rash that VZV causes for shingles, a wide spectrum of other complications can also occur even without visible skin symptoms, the Bubak writes
The Conversation / 26 Dec, 2022
