What price the moon? how the lunar frontier is shaping up to be the new wild west

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The tiny Gulf state has become a major player on the world stage, working to resolve some of the most intractable conflicts. Is it driven by a genuine wish to promote peace – or is it simply pursuing its own interests? Nesrine Malik reports

There is a type of landmine that springs into the air before detonating, high enough for the deadly arc of shrapnel to reach the vital organs. The idea isn’t new—Germany produced almost two million “B

UNDER A CRYSTAL CHANDELIER IN A HIGH-ceilinged anteroom in Paris, the moderator of Intelligence Rising is reprimanding his players. These 12 former government officials, academics, and artificial inte