Russia’s “digital decoupling” from the West
In the era of a new Cold War, the internet is facing fragmentation, which means that bans, censorship and limitations seem to be inevitable. Russia has already started throttling Twitter’s...
Social media heroes part fifty three: images, videos and stories of unity and fun
We've all been glad of glimpses of goodness this week, so it's time for our social media round-up, which things that will make you laugh, smile, think and more. As we're talking about social media, I...
Book Review: Mohammad Elsanour’s “Louise Membership”
Mohammad Elsanour’s crime fiction and mystery novel, Louise Membership, is a poignant and clever portrayal of the real face of drug companies. The novel begins with the shooting of Amir's uncle,...
Podcast Showcase: By the Book
Welcome to the next in the Podcast Showcase series, where we share podcasts with you in the words of the podcasters themselves. This time, we talk to By the Book. Sum up your podcast in three...
Don’t think crisis, think opportunity: diasporas in Latin America
Migration phenomena have been widely studied in recent years because of the impact these movements have on societies. They represent changes in culture, economy, public services and security. Many...
Do a lack of connections make us depressed?
The book 'Lost Connections: Uncovering the Real Causes of Depression-and the Unexpected Solutions' narrates the personal adventure of the British-Swiss journalist, Johann Hari, who from an early age...
American exceptionalism is killing America
As the Covid-19 vaccine rollout gets underway here in the hard-hit US, chaos continues to reign. Down in go-it-alone Texas - yes, that state with its own standalone, cheap energy-providing electrical...
Social media heroes part fifty two: images, videos and stories of unity and fun
Social media this week has been full of bittersweet memories of this time last year, when we had no real idea of just how big this coronavirus was about to become in our lives. But it has also kept...
China Is Outperforming The West, Politically And Economically
The inauguration of Joe Biden as 46th President of the United States promises a more competent and less contentious approach to foreign affairs than was the case with his predecessor Donald Trump....
Review: Archenemy
Joe Manganiello is Max Fist, a hulking hobo who may or may not be a superhero trapped on Earth and stripped of his godlike superpowers. He gulps and snorts earthbound ambrosia like gut rot whiskey...