political development

Timor-Leste doesn’t have much, but it does have vast reserves of gas. Should it be able to be extracted in the name of climate justice?

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The Summit of the Future gives the UN a chance to re-assess, possibly paving the way for reforms to be more representative and more effective.

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Barbados ranks first and the United States last in a new index ranking countries’ global cooperation.

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Bangladesh has shown how its ‘engineering diplomacy’ approach to managing a flood crisis could be a pathway to resilience.

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Israel’s assassination of Hamas’ political leader will have far-reaching consequences for any chance in peace in the Middle East

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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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The Maldives is a key player in the Indian Ocean, positioning itself to benefit from India and China’s rivalry.

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India has kept a close watch on China’s activities and responded strongly where its security was directly affected.

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The possibility of Donald Trump returning to the White House and enacting his ‘America First’ policy could be ‘catastrophic’ for Ukraine.

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With the distinction between the state, government and party obliterated, Bangladesh is heading towards a personalised autocracy.

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Bangladesh is slipping towards elections that may not be free and fair and will undermine its democratic future.

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