Why a surge in interest for rail travel could alter national transport priorities

Dec 02, 2025 | by Éloïse Laurent

I’ve been watching the recent uptick in rail interest with more than a passing curiosity. Conversations with commuters, planners, and friends who’ve swapped flights for trains suggest this...

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What community-led policing innovations actually reduce crime rates — and which don't

Dec 02, 2025 | by Éloïse Laurent

I’ve been following debates about community-led policing for years, and I still get frustrated when well-meaning ideas that sound compassionate and common-sense are rolled out without evidence —...

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What smartphones reveal about geopolitics when major apps face national bans

Dec 02, 2025 | by Éloïse Laurent

I remember the first time a popular app disappeared from my phone overnight. It wasn’t because of a crash or a storage cleanup. It was a government decree — an abrupt reminder that the little...

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What does the uk government really gain from its latest foreign aid strategy

Dec 02, 2025 | by Éloïse Laurent

I’ve been following the UK government’s evolving approach to foreign aid for years, and the latest strategy has prompted the same mix of skepticism and curiosity I expect from readers: what does...

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