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In the era of AI-generated news, readers value trust over customised content

The future of AI in journalism will depend on a balance between benefits and risk, and raising audience comfort, trust and news literacy.

Governments are hiding data, threatening democracy. Here’s how it affects you

From being custodians of public knowledge, governments are turning to architects of manufactured ignorance. Amid disappearing evidence, citizens are struggling to hold power to account

AI and the news: How it helps, fails, and why that matters

AI is reshaping the news ecosystem in the fields of search, fact-checking and personalised feeds. If used well, it can support journalism and strengthen democracy.

How Indonesia and Singapore handle information pressure

From election debates to AI‑manipulated content, audiences in both countries rely on legacy media for credibility while increasingly consuming politics through fast, visual and creator‑driven formats.

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India could lead a third way in AI geo-governance

India is facing complex choices in navigating China’s state-led control and the US’ chaotic and fragmented AI governance regulation. (more…)

Reimagining slums for effective policy interventions

Categorising slums by classifying them as household types allows for targeted and lasting poverty alleviation measures. (more…)

How authoritarians twist language into weapons

As populist strongmen rise across democracies, Camus’ warnings against the corruption of truth and language feel newly relevant. His work shows how authoritarians blur moral boundaries, sow confusion, and turn words into weapons of control.

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In Air India plane crash, a web of civil and legal liabilities

Determining liability in the AI 171 crash, involving untangling complex responsibilities across multiple actors and entities, will be time consuming. (more…)

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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In the era of AI-generated news, readers value trust over customised content

Governments are hiding data, threatening democracy. Here’s how it affects you

AI and the news: How it helps, fails, and why that matters

How Indonesia and Singapore handle information pressure

India could lead a third way in AI geo-governance

Reimagining slums for effective policy interventions

How authoritarians twist language into weapons

In Air India plane crash, a web of civil and legal liabilities

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?

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