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Febrian Alphyanto Ruddyard 7 hours ago A case for UN reform that cannot wait The power, purpose, and the price of relevance for the global organisation at 80.
Khang Vu 9 hours ago Will North Korea defend China in a Taiwan war? Pyongyang’s contribution to Moscow’s war against Ukraine means a difficult question needs to be asked in the event shooting starts.
Samar Azazi 19 hours ago Yemen’s generation without classrooms A decade of war and humanitarian crisis has cratered Yemen’s education system for girls.
Saqlain Rizve 1 day ago Why does the Taliban remain a point of influence in Bangladesh? Afghanistan’s extreme form of Islam has seeped into subtle spaces – and risks Dhaka’s reputation as a global player.
Daniel Flitton 1 day ago London calling, political patronage, and the diplomatic curtain The Foreign minister’s pledge to prioritise diplomats over politicians hasn’t extended to breaking one posting tradition.
Sanchari Ghosh 1 day ago When women win: India’s cricket revolution India’s World Cup victory shows that investing in women’s sport delivers results beyond the boundary, with lessons across the region.
Melanie Pill , Georgia Hammersley 1 day ago Why COP30 may disappoint – again Ten years after Paris, climate talks are bogged down by insufficient action, unfinished business, and declining global trust.
Jawad Khalid 2 days ago A new model for forest finance or just more debt? The Tropical Forests Forever Facility promises billions for conservation but ties conservation funding to the debt burdens already crushing developing economies.
Albert Palazzo 2 days ago Australia becomes a risk-taking ally AUKUS represents an Australian switch from a practice of risk avoidance to one of eager acceptance.