This August, I will be setting off to walk part of the Camino de Santiago, the famed pilgrimage route that winds its way through the hills and villages of northern Spain. As I prepare for the journey, I am struck not only by the physical challenge it presents, but also by the profound sense of joy and purpose it seems to promise.

Fran Kirby's international career epitomises what resilience, when combined with extraordinary talent and intellectual discipline, can accomplish. Known across the world as a dynamic, technically gifted footballer, Kirby is also a graduate of the Executive MBA programme at Longford International College—a demanding academic pathway that mirrors the rigour, tenacity, and introspection required at the highest levels of sport.

Geometry in sports shapes every winning move, though most fans never notice it. Elite athletes instinctively calculate angles, trajectories and spatial relationships in split seconds, giving them what many mistakenly call "natural talent" or "good instincts."

This article explores Russia's contemporary strategic posture through the analytical lens of game theory, focusing on the multidimensional conflict involving Ukraine, NATO, and the European Union. In particular, it investigates the recent Russian military buildup along Finland's eastern border as part of President Vladimir Putin's broader coercive diplomacy and strategic signalling approach. The paper considers whether such manoeuvres are intended to threaten escalation against a NATO state…

Education has been shifting a lot lately—especially in Executive MBA programs, where a mixed approach to learning is gaining ground. Blended learning, which marries the freedom of online study with the down-to-earth vibe of meeting in person, is catching on fast. Busy professionals often find they can work through course material at their own pace while still getting into those valuable, face-to-face chats and networking moments.

The recent near-collapse of the $29 trillion U.S. government debt market—triggered by President Donald Trump’s abrupt imposition of punitive tariffs—marks not just a financial crisis, but a symbolic fracture in the post-war world order. Trump’s attempt to strong-arm global trade partners with what he called “liberation day” has backfired catastrophically. His economic nationalism, anchored in bullying tactics, has exposed not American strength, but American fragility.

This discussion evaluates the global impact of the United States' "Liberation Day Tariffs" through the lens of a European Union-based technology firm. Drawing on the history of tariff regimes and recent diplomatic tensions, including the Lithuania-China dispute, we assess how EU companies involved in the AI infrastructure value chain are repositioning to mitigate risk.

Since the Chinese government started permitting AI companies to release their large language models (LLMs) to the public in the summer of 2023, hundreds of these models have become available. While accessing these models can be challenging for users in the West due to language barriers and registration requirements, many chatbots support English and are relatively easy to use. Whether you are curious about their performance or want to conduct serious experiments, various methods exist to access Chinese LLM-powered chatbots.

Discover how Porter's Five Forces Model can help businesses analyze competitive pressures and develop effective strategies to maintain a competitive edge in their industry.