The renewed relevance of the Schleswig-Holstein question
Europe has always had regions in which cultural and political spheres overlap, and finding lasting solutions for them has never…
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Marc Brackett: “Emotions are the most powerful force in the workplace”
The founder of Yale’s Center for Emotional Intelligence explains why the feelings of employees “should haunt the sleep of every boss in…
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The Bad Statesmen
How the UK government’s failure to learn the lessons of history pushed the country deeper into crisis.
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The dark side of practising gratitude during a pandemic
Focusing on what we appreciate in life may seem an easy way to boost morale, but does it inhibit political action?
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How Fitz de Souza became a “Maker of the Nation” in Kenya
The life of a lawyer and MP who helped secure Kenyan independence still contains lessons for today.
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What the Hitler conspiracies mean
The Nazi dictator’s death in 1945 is well evidenced, but reports of his survival and escape to Argentina continue to…
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Podcast: The Evolution of Anglo-German Relations
The New Statesman’s World Review podcast with Jeremy Cliffe and Emily Tamkin.
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Why Amazon UK’s head is a fitting choice to lead the Natural History Museum
Gig economy-style reductions in pay and secure employment contracts are now standard in UK national museums.
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