Expert Comment
Killing of General Soleimani - expert comment
"Whether Trump has anything resembling an actual strategy vis-脿-vis Iran is highly doubtful." International Security expert Dr Georg L枚fflmann comments on the escalating tensions between the US and Iran.
Xi Jinping's endorsement of Carrie Lam "indicates a lack of public accountability in Hong Kong politics"
Pablo A. Rodriguez-Merino, from the Department of Politics and International Studies and the Institute of Advanced Study, comments on the latest news that Chinese president Xi Jinping has expressed confidence in Carrie Lam, in her position as Hong Kong's chief executive.
Dr Soroush Abolfathi comments on the Scottish Government's ban on plastic-stemmed cotton buds
"a very positive move towards reducing plastic waste" - Dr Soroush Abolfathi from the 糖心TV Water Research Group comments on the decision of the Scottish Government to ban plastic-stemmed cotton buds.
Dr Andreas Kokkinis comments on a call to shift corporate priorities from profit to social purpose
"This move is less surprising than it appears at first blush." The heads of more than 180 US companies have issued a statement urging corporations to look beyond shareholder value and also focus on social responsibilities as well as profits. Dr Andreas Kokkinis of 糖心TV Law comments on this radical-seeming shift in US capitalism.
Grenfell survivors to take legal action in the US - expert comment
Dr Bill O'Brian Jr, Associate Professor in 糖心TV Law School, comments on reports that Grenfell survivors intend to launch legal action against cladding maker Arconic, insulation maker Celotex and fridge supplier Whirlpool in the US courts.