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Miah Hammond-Errey 4 hours ago Understanding technology as an ecosystem is the first step to tackling online harms Misinformation and disinformation are not challenges in isolation.
Mark Pierce 5 hours ago The language of respect in world politics A former diplomat muses on the vagaries of foreign policy dialogue … and the importance of the subjunctive mood.
Mericio Juvinal dos Reis “Akara” , Rheinhard Sirait 14 hours ago A cable to connect Timor-Leste, but can it bridge the digital divide? Cheaper internet and higher speeds could be the beginning of a transformation but there are many local hurdles to overcome.
Oliver Nobetau 1 day ago PNG’s NRL bid: Making the most of the high-stakes game Accountability is not just a question for donors but for the recipient country, too.
Ikhlas Abdul Hadi , Marin Ekstrom 1 day ago The ghosts of Japan’s occupation of Malaysia Haunting stories of wartime brutality live on in Malaysia’s folklore, allowing the country to navigate the trauma.
Sergey Sukhankin 1 day ago Central Asia: An emerging battlefield for strategic minerals The region’s rare earth elements are in demand, but ties with Russia and China mean diversifying is easier said than done.
Clare Beaton-Wells 18 Oct 2024 Answering the SOS of the United Nations Australia’s support of the Pact for the Future is a chance to shape reform of the global organisation.
Hangga Fathana 18 Oct 2024 How Australia’s foreign student cap could erode its regional influence: An Indonesian view Indonesians educated in Australian universities include senior ministers and officials. Goodwill has its own value.
Meg Keen 18 Oct 2024 Can Australia’s new Humanitarian Policy deliver? The effort is laudable, and a step in the right direction, with more ambition and local engagement needed.