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Governments want babies, but people want choices

More people are choosing not to have children, sparking big debates and changing how we view family and society.

Autoimmune diseases are on the rise

It’s estimated one in five of us will develop an autoimmune disease at some stage of our lives. We need better ways to treat them.

Sports face a reckoning on brain injuries

For a long time, professional sporting bodies were afraid of the ‘c word’ — concussion.

Voters back Maldives change in foreign policy

A parliamentary supermajority is a chance for Mohammad Muizzu’s government to overhaul foreign policy, but Maldives thrives by embracing all willing partners.

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Islamic terror’s renewed threat to Putin’s strongman image

Vladimir Putin’s reputation was built on fighting terrorism, yet a month after the deadly Crocus City Hall attack, his policies make Russia more exposed to it.

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The Rohingya return to the sea

2023 was the deadliest year of Rohingya boat journeys, with one in eight of those who fled perishing at sea

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Saving democracy is hard but someone has to do it

Vladimir Putin will remain as President of Russia. Opposition candidates never had a chance, so what hope is there of turning back the tide on authoritarians.

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How Australia can win hearts and minds in the Indian Ocean

Australia has an opportunity to strengthen its relationship with Maldives, a key strategic component in the Indian Ocean ramp-up.

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Will Trump make anger great again?

Attacking populists has been easy pickings for those trying to explain an increasingly angry world, but will ignoring the causes see history repeat in November?

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‘Russia at peace with the West suits India. It does not suit China’

C. Raja Mohan from the Institute of South Asian Studies at the National University of Singapore breaks down India’s position between the West, Russia and China.

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Many pathways to justice in Ukraine

It is unlikely the ICC will bring lasting justice in Ukraine, but there are many legal avenues that could help.

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Can the ICC prosecute Putin, the head of a non-member state?

The International Criminal Court moved fast on allegations of war crimes perpetrated in Ukraine, but those looking for swift justice may be disappointed.

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ICC hurdles more than just legal

The ICC has recorded only a few convictions in its two decades of operation, and it continues to face numerous challenges.

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Governments want babies, but people want choices

Autoimmune diseases are on the rise

Sports face a reckoning on brain injuries

Voters back Maldives change in foreign policy

Islamic terror’s renewed threat to Putin’s strongman image

The Rohingya return to the sea

Saving democracy is hard but someone has to do it

How Australia can win hearts and minds in the Indian Ocean

Will Trump make anger great again?

‘Russia at peace with the West suits India. It does not suit China’

Many pathways to justice in Ukraine

Can the ICC prosecute Putin, the head of a non-member state?

ICC hurdles more than just legal

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