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AI is changing the world. But who gets to control it? By Shriyaa Agarwal In the rapidly evolving world of artificial intelligence, a new battle for control is beginning to emerge – and it is happening between the companies building AI and the governments trying to regulate it. In February 2026, Anthropic (the company behind the creation of Claude) refused Pentagon’s demands for unrestricted military use of its AI. The Trump administration responded by ordering federal agenci

Change Lab x Paths Academics Women remain underrepresented in the labour market. Globally, the female labour force participation rate is roughly 47% versus 72% for men; this amounts to an average difference of 23.1% in overall working-age employment rates. Gender differences in laws affect both developing and developed economies, and women in all regions. Globally, over 2.7 billion women are legally restricted from having the same choice of jobs as men. Over 69 economies have

The Change Lab x Paths Academics Water, the fundamental prerequisite for life, health, and dignity. Without access to sufficient, safe water, the enjoyment of other fundamental rights-such as the right to life, freedom from cruel or degrading treatment, an adequate standard of living-is impossible. Bottled water, on the other hand, is drinking water packaged in bottles and sold for human consumption. It is water that has been extracted, processed, packaged, branded and sold f

By The Change Lab Foreign aid is often described as generosity made visible and thus it shocks many to say that foreign aid often hurts, rather than helps, poor people in poor countries. Mark Littlewood, Director-General of the IEA, commented that ‘government foreign aid does not aid development and in many cases hinders it.’ Deaton, an economist at Princeton university, argues that the rich world may actually be corrupting nations’ governments and slowing their growth by pro

Iraq’s Long Shadow : What 2003 Teaches Us About Iran Today By Amy Niu Cheltenham Ladies’ College — The image of Saddam Hussein’s statue collapsing in Baghdad n 9 April 2003 appeared, at the time, to capture a decisive moment of liberation. Iraqi civilians climbed the monument, placing a noose around its neck, before American forces intervened with an armoured vehicle to pull it down. It symbolised the end of a regime and the apparent success of a rapid military campaign lau

A Short Critique of Stirner’s Owness By Samiha Ashfaq - Power is the ability to dictate the range of someone’s available actions1. To exhibit power over one’s person, to be one’s own, is to maintain a self-governed range of available actions, untroubled by social morality. Stirner categorises the ways power expresses in human identity through three main developmental stages: realism, idealism and egoism. It would be remiss not to note Stirner’s implication of the existence of

From Ruin to Renewal: Busan and The Making of Tomorrow’s Sustainable Ports By The Change Lab Never before has climate change held such a profound relevance for the global community as it does today. The challenges caused by climate change resonate deeply with our shared global future, threatening the very survival and resilience of our cities. By increasing the number of extreme weather events such as flooding and heatwaves, it puts pressure on cities’ infrastructure and

By Aludra O’Dywer City of London School for Girls Economic growth is a universally recognised sign of progress; increasing incomes, expanding industries, and improving infrastructure can help to reduce poverty and enhance quality of life across the globe. However, these improvements come at a cost to our environment and in turn Earth’s biodiversity. As economies expand, our demand for natural resources grows alongside it. This results in deforestation for things like mining,

By He Nou Nou (Undergraduate student of the University of Liaoning, China) Technology for good stands as a core imperative in the era of intelligence. As artificial intelligence transitions from concept to reality, its unprecedented speed and depth of integration into production and daily life are undeniable. The effectiveness of technology in empowering industrial upgrades and propelling productivity leaps is evident to all. Whether through smart manufacturing boosting effic

Poverty is a complex issue that affects millions of people worldwide. It is not just about the lack of money; it encompasses a range of social, economic, and political factors that contribute to the deprivation of basic needs. Understanding the causes of poverty and exploring effective solutions is crucial for creating a more equitable society. In this blog post, we will delve into the multifaceted nature of poverty, its root causes, and potential solutions that can help alle