Why Türkiye’s plan to build Somalia spaceport marks a new milestone
Türkiye is building a space launch facility in Somalia, aiming to overcome global launch bottlenecks and gain strategic autonomy in orbit as the space economy heads towards a projected $1.8 trillion f...
10 Feb 7min
Why Western mental health practice fails in Palestine | The HUMAN Line
Palestinian psychiatrist Dr. Samah Jabr reflects on mental health under occupation, where trauma is ongoing and safety is never guaranteed. She challenges Western models of care and explores agency, c...
23 Jan 20min
Why Iran’s latest protests feel different?
Iran’s protests began with economic collapse but quickly turned into a deeper challenge to political legitimacy. Unfolding after war, amid elite fractures and foreign pressure, they signal a more frag...
19 Jan 9min
Guardians of Istanbul: The four sacred watchers of the Bosphorus
For centuries, Istanbulites have believed that four sacred figures watch over the Bosphorus. From dawn prayers to ship horn salutes, their tombs form a spiritual map that continues to shape daily life...
9 Jan 12min
Why are teens turning to AI for therapy?
Around the world, teenagers and even adults are turning to AI chatbots as if they were therapists. Why are people turning to AI for emotional support and why are experts warning that this illusion of ...
9 Jan 12min
2025: The year AI changed the world
When historians look back at 2025, AI may stand out as the year’s defining global force. It quietly embedded itself into power, economies and everyday workflows. We explore the five shifts that stoppe...
7 Jan 8min
When codes rule the world
Software underpins everything from hospitals to global air travel, yet a single glitch can ripple worldwide. In this episode, we discuss how interconnected systems amplify risk and what organisations ...
19 Dec 202519min
Thailand-Cambodia conflict explained
Renewed fighting along the Thai–Cambodian border has displaced hundreds of thousands and revived a dispute rooted in colonial-era maps and contested history. In this episode, we discuss why ceasefires...
17 Dec 202519min
