UK government facing legal action for failing to tackle climate change – but it could backfire: The parish of Whimpell once stood on the Norfolk coast between the village of Happisburgh and the sea. Whimpell disappeared into the sea centuries ago thanks to coastal erosion. And now Happisburgh is facing a similar threat. Some, however, …
EU poised to copy US subsidies for green technology – new evidence from China shows how it could backfire: There's a reason why the west has long avoided state aid. Shaun Dakin/Unsplash The EU is preparing to abandon its longstanding restrictions on state aid to take on US and Chinese subsidies over green technologies. European …
Ukraine war: lessons from the Blitz suggest Russia’s targeting of cities could backfire: Russian general Sergey Surovikin has a reputation for ruthlessness. Appointed the Russian military’s overall commander on October 8, the day the strategically vital Kerch Bridge was targeted by an explosion that badly damaged Russia’s main road and rail connection with Crimea, he …
Indian Matchmaking: English can be a valuable asset for young women seeking husbands – but it can also backfire: After a popular and controversial first season, Netflix’s Indian Matchmaking is back with more Mumbai elites and American Desis (diasporic South Asians) looking for love. The show offers a glimpse into matrimonial negotiations and the arranged …
COVID: antiviral drugs are a vital weapon – but misusing them could backfire: MargJohnsonVA/Shutterstock The “living with COVID” strategy being pursued by many countries relies heavily on two key pillars. First, that vaccines continue to protect most people from severe disease. And second, that where they don’t, people will receive antiviral treatments. But are the …
Eritrea is involved in Tigray to boost its stature. Why the strategy could backfire: Eritrean President Isaias Afwerki (L) and Ethiopia's Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed at an event in Ethiopia in 2018. Eduardo Soteras/AFP via Getty Images The Eritrean military has been involved in the war in Ethiopia’s Tigray region since the conflict broke out …
Nigeria’s Twitter ban could backfire, hurting the economy and democracy: Taking a selfie during the #ENDSARS protest in Lagos in 2020. Social media was used extensively to mobilise demontrators. Adekunle Ajayi/NurPhoto via Getty Images Nigeria’s decision to suspend Twitter indefinitely could backfire for the government and cost the country economically in terms of new investments …
South Africa in the news: Vaccine Hoarding May Backfire on Rich Nations as India Reels: For months, developed economies have hoarded COVID-19 vaccines and the raw materials needed to make them. Now, they’re being forced to act as an explosive outbreak in India raises the risk of new …: “South Africa” – BingNews Barron’s: Pakistan …
European Super League: why punishing the breakaway 12 could backfire badly: Mikhael Damkier The football world has been rocked by the announcement of a breakaway European Super League (ESL). The majority think it a bad idea, from governing bodies Fifa and Uefa through to national bodies such as the FA and English Premier League. The …
Meghan and Harry’s Oprah interview: why British media coverage could backfire: The Sussexes' interview with Oprah aired on CBS on Sunday CBS/YouTube “I would sit up at night, and I was just, like, I don’t understand how all of this is being churned out … And I just didn’t want to be alive anymore.” This …
How political attack adverts can backfire: 'What happened to Joe Biden?' A 2020 Trump campaign attack advert. Donald J Trump/YouTube A wave of political adverts is beginning to flood the American media as the November presidential election approaches. A major theme will be attack adverts in which one candidate will highlight the shortcomings of their …
Jeremy Corbyn 2017: a relaunch that looks set to backfire: After months of extremely poor poll ratings, Jeremy Corbyn is relaunching for 2017. The Labour leader is focusing on a changed vision for immigration after Brexit and calling for a cap on high earnings. Corbyn’s team has clearly come to the view that principles are …