Malta likes to describe neutrality as a constitutional shield protecting the island from foreign entanglements. Politicians invoke the principle with ritual certainty during elections, diplomatic...

I was surprised by a recent study in the magazine Nature which upended the long-held thought that all-female species are evolutionary dead ends.   Edward Ricemeyer, computational biologist...

For many years, a country's economic success was measured almost exclusively by its rate of economic growth, the level of investment it attracted, and the number of jobs it created. These are...

Economic growth remains indispensable to guarantee national progress. Without growth, it becomes very difficult to sustain levels of living. In this country, growth rates during past years have kept...

In an era characterised by rapid technological change, labour shortages and increasing employee expectations, organisations are under growing pressure to attract, motivate and retain talented...

Every Maltese election arrives in Gozo bearing the same gift. Ministers cross the channel carrying brochures, slogans, and fresh connectivity promises. They speak of transformation, sustainability,...

China and the United States have increasingly weaponised their economic policy through industrial strategies, tariffs, sanctions, and export restrictions on essential inputs such as rare earth...

Over the past year, Malta has woken up to the demographic deficit it faces. It is discussed now in the press, in policy circles, and across the political divide. I welcome the attention. What I cannot...

Election campaigns often generate strong emotions, including when expectations do or do not align with electoral outcomes. This makes it all the more important to approach political analysis with...

The dust has now settled, and one might assume that it is business as usual, with the Labour Party once again securing public office by a comfortable margin. However, this outcome was far removed from...