conflict (general)

How much tourism is too much?

Tourism is projected to hit a record $US11 trillion in 2024, but unchecked growth raises concerns about overtourism and its impact on communities.

Washing away greenwashing

The deceptive practice undermines genuine efforts by industries and individuals to achieve the 2050 net zero target.

By eliminating Hezbollah’s leadership it knew so well, Israel has potentially created a new problem for itself.

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Israeli claims of being threatened on all sides fail to acknowledge that co-existence, recognition of rights and dignity must run both ways.

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As Hezbollah lit up the night sky with rockets, the potential of a wider Middle Eastern war seemed inevitable. But the facts reveal a very different reality.

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While military drones remain important, the future may lie with consumer machines which outperform in terms of cost and performance.

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India’s army may shrink and Pakistan’s defence spending is decreasing, but the two countries remain at odds. What will the future of their warfare look like?

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After weeks of violence, Bangladesh has purged itself of a leader who was increasingly seen as autocratic. But the nation’s new leaders face massive challenges.

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In their struggles against authoritarian rule, Bangladesh’s students have always relied on their history’s many artefacts.

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Sheikh Hasina’s government is faced with the gravest threat to its existence in the face of sustained student agitation.

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The Sino-Russian strategic relationship partly led to NATO’s creation, but Western leaders should avoid conflating ideological issues with strategic problems.

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The drug menace in India’s northeastern states has major implications for the country’s external and internal security.

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A decade after Islamic State militants tried to destroy the rich history of Iraq and Syria, the hard work to rebuild the nations’ cultural heritage continues.

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