The battle between your present and future self
Every day, we make decisions that have good or bad consequences for our future selves. (Can I skip flossing just this one time?) Daniel Goldstein makes tools that help us imagine ourselves over time, so that we make smart choices
Hadley | The Desire to Tell Stories
ritish writer Tessa Hadley was 46 when her first novel was published. With candid honesty, Hadley reveals her insecurities and challenges in finding her voice as a writer before becoming a celebrated novelist. Today Tessa Hadley is considered a master
Klein | Respecting the Earth
lein's perspective on life is rooted in a profound respect for the interconnectedness of all living beings and the environment. Her images serve as poignant reminders of humanity's symbiotic relationship with nature and the imperative to preserve it for future
Could Russia really start a nuclear war?
After invading Ukraine nearly a week ago, Putin has now ordered Russia’s nuclear forces to be on high alert. Shashank Joshi, The Economist’s defence editor, answers questions on whether the war in Ukraine could escalate into a nuclear conflict. Foto di
Berti | The global response to 9/11
If we want sustainable, long-term security to be the norm in the world, it's time to radically rethink how we can achieve it, says TED Fellow and conflict researcher Benedetta Berti. In an eye-opening talk, Berti explains how building a
Katsadima | Reflections on war today
The word “warning” tipped my ears off that something bad could happen
Finucci | La prima notte al mondo
Sono uscito dalla stanza, ho contato i gradini. Nove.
Bourdeaux | Once a war is over
War doesn't just kill people; it destroys the institutions that keep society running, like utilities, banks and hospitals. Physician and global health policy analyst Margaret Bourdeaux proposes a bold approach to post-conflict recovery that focuses on building strong, resilient health
The Russians fighting back
The invasion of Ukraine left Russians with a stark choice: carry on as normal or make a stand against the war. But speaking out in Russia carries huge risks. How is the opposition managing to resist the regime – and
Halaimzai | To Be a War Refugee
Living under the constant threat of violence has a lasting effect -- even after you escape from danger, says writer and refugee advocate Zarlasht Halaimzai. One of the millions of people worldwide who have been forcibly displaced by conflict, Halaimzai
Katsadima | La guerra en las oficinas y afuera
En los bosques de papel se respira.
Sudan’s conflict | Explained
On December 19, 2018, protests broke out in small cities throughout Sudan amid an economic crisis, eventually reaching the country's capital, Khartoum. These protests posed the biggest challenge to Sudan's longest-serving dictator, Omar al-Bashir, who throughout his regime did everything
Ferguson | Life on the Frontlines
Covering global war stories can be hard and thankless — but it's critical work if the rest of us are to understand what's really going on in the world. For nearly two decades, journalist Jane Ferguson has reported on hostilities
Stepanova | How Russia Battles with History
The Russian writer and journalist Maria Stepanova reflects on the way Russia manipulates history “in a way that doesn’t have anything to do with reality,” she says. “What we are witnessing is a rare disease that has started in Russia
The future of war
New technology is transforming the way wars are fought, and not just in Ukraine. As tension increases between China and America over Taiwan, what does the future of war look like? Foto di Michael Afonso
Balbek | Dignity During Times of War
What happens when architecture meets empathy? Through the challenges of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, architect and humanitarian Slava Balbek, who volunteers part-time on the front lines, highlights the importance of designing for dignity when building temporary housing for the
Plebani | Decimo Dan
E quando sarà caduto l’ultimo timore tratterremo io e te necessaria acqua e carbonio.
Space: the next frontier for war?
The 1,300 active satellites above the earth provide a wide array of services - some of which are vital for emergency response and for the military. An attack on a countries satellites could be catastrophic and many worried that space
Camurri | Guerra e pace
A mio avviso, il principale merito di Tolstoj in Guerra e pace è in effetti la creazione di questi mirabili personaggi, ben più riusciti e incisivi delle sue dissertazioni storiche e filosofiche.
Is there a path to peace?
Things look bleak in the Middle East after Binyamin Netanyahu scorned America’s push for an end to the fighting. But in private he’s said to be more flexible. Could diplomacy actually work? Foto di Nathan Fertig
China vs Taiwan | Explained
Taiwan’s sovereignty has been a disputed issue for centuries. Though the island sees itself as independent, China insists it is part of the People’s Republic and has not ruled out taking Taiwan by force. That could ignite an all-out war
Israel and Palestinians: a century of conflict
A brutal attack on Israel by Hamas has spectacularly reignited the long-running conflict between Israel and the Palestinians. We look back over a century of hostilities. Foto di Nikolas Gannon
Montorfano | Pietà Rondanini
L’arte genera Idoli. Ma cosa succede quando guardiamo questi Idoli nella completa libertà dello sguardo? Cosa sperimentiamo quando ci permettiamo di ribellare il nostro osservare?
Is Israel breaking the rules of war?
The Economist’s defence editor Shashank Joshi spoke to legal experts to find out whether Israel’s response to Hamas’s terrorist attack is lawful. Foto di Tristan Sosteric
Hammad | Poems of war, peace, women, power
Poet Suheir Hammad performs two spine-tingling spoken-word pieces: "What I Will" and "break (clustered)" -- meditations on war and peace, on women and power. Wait for the astonishing line: "Do not fear what has blown up. If you must, fear
Kapellaki | Il corpo minimo
Brezze che si levano dalle teste intonse di santi infelici
Wamariya | War and what comes after
Clemantine Wamariya was six years old when the Rwandan Civil War forced her and her sister to flee their home in Kigali, leaving their parents and everything they knew behind. In this deeply personal talk, she tells the story of
Eva Menasse | A Force Bigger Than Me
German author and journalist Eva Menasse about her acclaimed novel Darkenbloom, the need to speak up publicly and defend democracy against old and new enemies. “Journalism or history has to stick with the facts and cannot interpret people’s actions. This