Opinion

The invitations some children never receive

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Ahead of Italy v Bosnia: Do Retegui, Politano and Barella deserve to play in the World Cup play-off final more than Pio, Palestra and Cristante?

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So what else will Italy need to put in a better performance and secure World Cup qualification? First and foremost, more intensity and pace – qualities that Bosnia struggles with but which, unfortunately, Italy lacks: both in terms of natural ability and the current dip in form of key players such as Barella. Greater unpredictability … Read more

Jeffrey Lee’s extraordinary museum of plush toys and military memorabilia

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Step into Jeffrey Lee’s 10,000 sq ft office-slash-warehouse-slash-personal museum in Kwai Chung, and the first problem is purely logistical: where do you look first? The place has the bones of a warehouse – grey carpet, metal racks, long corridors – but it’s lit like a slightly feverish ballroom. The light hits glass, plastic and brass; … Read more

Re-evaluating Global Order in the Aftermath of a Strait of Hormuz Shutdown

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Geographically, the Strait of Hormuz has been defined as a thin waterway between the Persian Gulf and the Arabian Sea. However, this description does not possess its deeper meaning. The Strait is not just a waterway; it is the heart of the global energy system. In case it were to fully shut down, the effects … Read more

The enduring power of art in challenging times

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In times of conflict, the world’s attention understandably turns to geopolitics, security and humanitarian consequences. Headlines track the movements of nations, the rise and fall of markets and the responses of governments. Yet beyond these visible developments lies another, quieter impact – one that rarely makes the front pages. It is the impact on culture, … Read more