Freedom IndexDebates
Debates showcases discussions and arguments around controversial issues in free speech and censorship. From academic debates to public discourse, this category highlights contrasting perspectives on where to draw the line between expression, safety, and regulation.
Based on an essay by Eric Kaufmann, presented by Zoe Booth.Australia has long been regarded as one of the most…
From its earliest days, the United Nations has inspired a mix of reverence and ridicule. It is at once history’s…
We live in a paradoxical informational landscape. Never before have citizens had access to such an abundance of data, expert…
Israel’s recent military victories in Gaza, Lebanon, Syria and against Iran have reshaped the regional balance of power. But according…
The American–Israeli war with Iran that began on 28 February has significantly expanded in two—possibly three—directions, with likely revolutionary implications…
I.Dismal reviews notwithstanding, I hoped that “Wuthering Heights”—writer-director Emerald Fennell’s cinematic adaptation of Emily Brontë’s 1847 gothic novel—would at least…
When Xi Jinping gloated about the “chaos” that rules world affairs, he hardly had in mind a cacophony of drone…
On 8 February, SpaceX CEO Elon Musk tweeted: For those unaware, SpaceX has already shifted focus to building a self-growing…
This week, we’re going to be talking about what will become of Iran now that it’s Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei,…
On Monday, I arrived at the United Nations Headquarters to observe the 10,113th meeting of the Security Council, devoted to…
In a sweeping and consequential ruling, the Supreme Court of the United States has invalidated the core of Donald Trump’s…
On 28 February 2026, in broad daylight, surgical US–Israeli strikes eliminated Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and at least…