Lake Chad: a forgotten crisis
Poverty, climate change and the influence of Boko Haram are causing a humanitarian crisis in the Lake Chad Basin, which the world must address.
I am not who you think I am
Rabia Nasimi explores the recent hardening of attitudes towards refugees and challenges preconceived ideas about why refugees come to the UK
Paris Agreement: global solidarity in action
In December 2015, 195 countries adopted the Paris Agreement. As the date when it takes effect approaches, Sam Griffith examines what the future might...
Modern slavery: a vast industry, a global responsibility
On Anti-Slavery Day Anja Nielsen encourages us to consider how modern lifestyles may be contributing to slavery
Bilateral versus Multilateral Aid
In this article Megan Kilmister discusses bilateral and multilateral aid, looking at the differences between the two, and the arguments for and against these...
Calais: aid in the digital age
With the closure of the Calais refugee camp imminent, Megan Kilmister writes about an innovative campaign helping bring aid into the digital age by...
Migration: brain drain
The loss of skilled and educated individuals can slow a country’s progress and is especially damaging to the developing world. Sammy Fookes explores the...
The Real Size of Africa
There is a hidden debate regarding the real size of Africa. Many remain unaware of the distorted world map that we have come to...
The Great Wall of Catastrophe
In this article Meg discusses the build of the wall in Calais to keep migrants from crossing the border into the UK and the...
The trouble with the status quo: energy security and development in the Caribbean
Fossil fuels come with a volatile price tag. For regions dependent on fossil fuel imports, energy can begin to hinder development rather than support...
GDP and its usefulness as a developmental indicator
Globally, whenever policy-makers promise to deliver “growth”, they are often exclusively referring to Gross Domestic Product. But is this really the best way to...