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Climate change is killing us — in more ways than one

We’ve all heard about climate change’s effect on our planet, but what about its catastrophic impact on human health?

Many elections, many consequences

With a vast number of citizens around the world voting for leaders and legislatures this year, much will depend on their trust in the electoral

Time to defend science under attack

In an age of “alternative facts” and conspiracy theories, protecting trust in science is crucial.

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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Beleaguered parties and strategic voters

While more and more of the country’s voters now live in urban areas, the bulk is still in the countryside. Does this effect voting behaviour?

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Finding a fix for Indonesia’s data protection problems

Addressing data breaches and government surveillance misuse requires a balanced approach that respects national security and individual privacy.

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Reading the Xi leaves: Biden meeting good for everyone

If the two leaders meet during the APEC summit, the region will be reassured that the rivalry between the two superpowers is being checked.

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Why empowering teachers is key to a sustainable future

Students demand transformative education, but can our education systems keep up?

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Consultants and the beast with seven heads

The ‘Big Four’ consultants are coming under increased pressure over their relationships with governments, which present a series of risks.

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Fans care about trophies, not how they’re won

Fans care about their clubs’ accomplishments more and if new owners can pour in big money to achieve this, then all is good.

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Why Delhi and Washington need each other

If India wants to counter China in the region, it will need American help. The question is how long it will delay this.

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How a cyclone created a new nation

The discontent of the millions displaced was politicised, eventually leading to a civil war and the birth of a new republic named Bangladesh.

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NGOs help forced migrants integrate

Non-government organisations play a crucial role in promoting social cohesion between refugees and host communities.

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How Jakarta has dug itself into a hole

Deep groundwater extraction wells are built by the business elites for commercial value. Better transparency will help manage them more sustainably.

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Climate change is killing us — in more ways than one

Many elections, many consequences

Time to defend science under attack

Saving democracy is hard but someone has to do it

Beleaguered parties and strategic voters

Finding a fix for Indonesia’s data protection problems

Reading the Xi leaves: Biden meeting good for everyone

Why empowering teachers is key to a sustainable future

Consultants and the beast with seven heads

Fans care about trophies, not how they’re won

Why Delhi and Washington need each other

How a cyclone created a new nation

NGOs help forced migrants integrate

How Jakarta has dug itself into a hole

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