Explainer: The impact of floods on Ukrainian farmlands after the destruction of the Kakhovka dam June 9, 2023 On Tuesday, the Kakhovka hydroelectric power plant and dam in Ukraine was destroyed, causing floods of disastrous proportions. The dam was the largest reservoir in the country in terms of volume. Ukraine blamed it on Russia, saying it destroyed the dam to block Ukrainian troops in their counter-offensive. Russia, of course, blamed Ukraine, without providing [...]
Netflix’s £2bn gamble on South Korea and a new Squid Game is an unlikely nuclear deterrent April 27, 2023 Netflix's £2bn investment in South Korea isn't only about entertainment; it also shows South Korea's soft power works in uniting the West against a possible attack from North Korea, writes Leon Emirali
Germany: EU’s largest economy faces ‘big deterioration’ – and risks slipping back into recession September 11, 2023 It was not long ago that Germany was driving growth in the bloc. Now it is being labelled the 'sick man of Europe'. Where did it all go wrong?
The Notebook: Forget the polls, Labour is miles ahead on Linkedin April 17, 2024 Michael Martins takes the Notebook pen to talk Linkedin politics, meeting 2024's batch of wannabe MPs, and upcoming literary revelry.
Don’t back Ukraine on Twitter if you can’t face blackouts, says City grandee October 23, 2022 Brits should ditch their social media support for Ukraine if they are unwilling to face blackouts this winter, warned Lord Adair Turner.
Golden arches won’t stop conflict, but continued trade might December 11, 2023 As countries become more inward looking and trading relationships weaken, the golden arches theory still rings true, writes Eliot Wilson.
Rishi Sunak meets President Zelensky in first Ukraine visit November 19, 2022 Rishi Sunak has met with Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky in his first visit to Kyiv since becoming Prime Minister. “We discussed the most important issues both for our countries and for global security,” Mr Zelensky wrote on Telegram following the meeting earlier today. “We are stronger and we will achieve the desired results,” he added. [...]
Strengthening EU ties will be first foreign policy goal, vows Labour’s David Lammy December 1, 2023 The MP for Tottenham added that if Labour were to win the election, there would be “a tonal shift” in UK-EU relations with a move to return to more regular talks between the governmental powers.
Dealmaker’s Spotlight: Hannam & Partners November 22, 2022 Datasite recently spoke with Sam Merlin, Partner at Hannam & Partners, to hear his thoughts and insights on the energy sector and what lies ahead for the market and dealmaking. Hannam & Partners is a leading independent investment bank with expertise across the energy, mining, and financial services sectors. Owned by its partners, Hannam & Partners [...]
Glastonbury 2022: Protest and celebration as festival roars back June 27, 2022 It’s been an anxious three years for Glastonbury, but this weekend the most important and influential of the UK’s music festivals, and one of the most essential stages in the world, returned for the first time since 2019. Did it rain? Of course it did – but only a little bit. Late afternoon crowds on [...]