Articles published in this category usually feature content that explores how technology is used within the political framework and how it influences policy.
Government IT dependency is no longer just a procurement problem. Britain’s reliance on foreign-controlled software, cloud platforms and outsourcing firms is a strategic security risk, weakening resilience, data control, tax accountability and state capacity.
When Isaac Asimov introduced the concept of psychohistory in his Foundation series, it felt like pure science fiction. A fantastical blend of sociology, mathematics and statistical foresight, it enabled one man to predict and reshape the fate of a galactic empire. But in today’s world of artificial intelligence and big data, Asimov’s ideas feel less … Read more
Introduction As Artificial Intelligence becomes more deeply embedded in our societies, questions about its governance, ethics, and purpose become impossible to ignore. Will AI empower the many, or enrich the few? Will it amplify human agency or replace it? Will it uphold truth, fairness, and sustainability, or serve profit-driven interests? To explore these questions, I … Read more
Why Britain Is Losing the Race for Industrial Investment Despite government assurances about “Global Britain” and ambitions to become a world-leading hub for innovation and industry, the economic reality tells a different story. A closer look at key industrial costs across a range of countries shows that the United Kingdom has become one of the … Read more
Introduction In the age of algorithms, the insurance industry has undergone a quiet but radical transformation. Once grounded in the statistical science of shared risk, insurers are increasingly turning to artificial intelligence (AI) and big data to make highly individualised decisions about coverage and cost. What is sold as personalisation is, in truth, a sophisticated … Read more
Introduction: The New Face of Influence In an era where every click, like, and share contributes to a digital footprint, the manipulation of personal data has become a powerful tool for shaping public opinion. The Cambridge Analytica scandal unveiled the potential for data-driven microtargeting to influence democratic processes, setting a precedent for how personal information … Read more
Modern Warfare: Why the Real Battles Are Now Economic In the 21st century, the idea of “war” has changed. Gone are the days when nations simply marched armies across borders to settle disputes. Today, war is fought in quieter, but equally devastating arenas: economics, technology, information, and ideology. We are living in the era of … Read more
The Apoplectic Politico is a space for sharp, UK-centric political commentary and occasional forays into the wider world of geopolitics. This isn’t a news outlet or an academic journal, instead what you will find here are candid articles inspired by current events, as well as personal reflections on the state of politics today. While we … Read more
