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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.

Why migrate? Forget the stereotypes

The motives behind migration are usually broken down to a simplistic theory that it’s all about higher wages. The real reasons are much more complex.

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Assad can only blame himself for undignified fall

Assad over-relied on Iranian and Russian might, built no bridges and initiated no political and economic reforms.

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Myanmar on the brink but can it be saved from splintering?

The Myanmar civil war is precariously poised and much depends on China to stabilise the situation.

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China remains a dominant force in civil war-torn Myanmar

The US will find it geopolitically challenging to engage with China-backed ethnic armed outfits operating in Myanmar.

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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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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

Assad can only blame himself for undignified fall

Myanmar on the brink but can it be saved from splintering?

China remains a dominant force in civil war-torn Myanmar

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

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