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Water scarcity and the need for reusing wastewater

Reclaimed water is becoming an attractive option for ensuring water security.

Making food safer and sustainable

Greater investments in science, technology and innovative practices can transform food systems, and ensure steady supplies, nutrition, and access

Environmental carcinogens threaten our wellbeing

The increase in cancer rates globally has been linked to prolonged exposure to environmental contaminants.

Iran’s strategic dilemma over the Gaza war

Iran’s leadership faces a dilemma: maintain the regime’s survival or escalate its proxy war against Israel, risking broader regional conflict.

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Putting India-Bangladesh relations on an even keel

Instead of adopting a tough foreign policy line, India must work to regain Bangladeshi people’s trust lost earlier.

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The Mekong is drying up. What now?

Climate change and increased human activity are putting one of Asia’s most important river systems under duress. It will require a sustained and coordinated effort to fix things.

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Critical minerals set to rock geopolitical status quo

Supply of critical minerals is dominated by one country and other nations are moving to diversify their supply chains in response.

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Protests put Bangladesh on the edge of a precipice

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

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South Asian Islam and the red herring of radicalisation

India’s warm foreign relations with some Muslim states may have prevented youngsters from joining ISIS ranks.

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The new reality of dealing with a China in decline

China’s rapid rise is slowing down, prompting strategic shifts that could have ripple effects for the entire geopolitical order.

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Climate change poses dire health and human rights risks

Human health relies on healthy ecosystems, but these are under threat. Securing the right to live in a healthy environment is crucial for all.

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Access to water is a crisis for the powerless

Fair access to water is an issue for millions of people in India. Who controls access and how this is governed needs fixing.

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Red Sea attacks may have silver lining for Southeast Asia

The Houthi attacks on ships may offer the region a chance to reinvent how it deals with supply chain disruptions.

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Build better homes; survive worsening fires

Houses should be able to withstand wildfires thus allowing firefighters to spend their time fighting the blaze rather than evacuating residents.

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Water scarcity and the need for reusing wastewater

Making food safer and sustainable

Environmental carcinogens threaten our wellbeing

Iran’s strategic dilemma over the Gaza war

Putting India-Bangladesh relations on an even keel

The Mekong is drying up. What now?

Critical minerals set to rock geopolitical status quo

Protests put Bangladesh on the edge of a precipice

South Asian Islam and the red herring of radicalisation

The new reality of dealing with a China in decline

Climate change poses dire health and human rights risks

Red Sea attacks may have silver lining for Southeast Asia

Build better homes; survive worsening fires

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