The poisonings of Alexander Litvinenko and Sergei and Yulia Skripal shocked Britain and the world. New analysis shows that they were not isolated cases, but part of a rising trend, with critics of the Kremlin among the most affected. To save lives and prevent wider contamination risks, policymakers, dissidents and healthcare professionals need to take … Continued

The new generation of Iran – especially its young women – are in charge in what increasingly appears to be a full-scale revolt against the strictures of the Islamic revolution. 43 years after Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini’s return to Tehran, women in Iran are fighting to reclaim their freedom, their rights, and most importantly, their futures. With … Continued