

The view that the Russian president, Vladimir Putin, wants to restore territories of the Soviet Union has been a big part of the commentary on Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. But how much is he in tune with the wishes of the Russian people? Our research suggests that...
Putin’s Russia: people increasingly identify with the Soviet Union – here’s what that means

Confessions of a valuer, chapter 23: dying can be fun
In this very special series of exclusive articles for the Property Chronicle, Australian property legend Norman Harker reflects on his extraordinary 50-year life in real estate. He will pull no punches partly because, as he freely admits, Norman has a limited life...
Confessions of a valuer, chapter 23: dying can be fun

If you’re focused on Amazon’s competition, you’re missing the future
“You have to be kidding me.” Those were the words uttered with obvious incredulity to Martin Eberhard and Marc Tarpenning, the original founders of Tesla Motors. They were at a bar in Woodside and they were discussing their hope of changing the very definition of the...
If you’re focused on Amazon’s competition, you’re missing the future

Why Ed Sheeran’s court victory sounds good for the music industry
There’s a good chance you’ve heard a song by Ed Sheeran called ‘Shape of You’. It’s been streamed over three billion times on Spotify and viewed over five billion times on YouTube. The song ‘Oh Why’, by Sam Chokri, is less well known. But...
Why Ed Sheeran’s court victory sounds good for the music industry

Ukraine war: inside the complex web of Russia’s warring intelligence agencies
Russian intelligence chief Sergey Beseda and his deputy, Anatoly Bolyukh, were placed under house arrest on 9 March. Beseda and Bolyukh oversaw the foreign intelligence branch of the FSB, which is the Russian security service. They were allegedly the main...
Ukraine war: inside the complex web of Russia’s warring intelligence agencies