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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.

Islamic terror’s renewed threat to Putin’s strongman image

Vladimir Putin’s reputation was built on fighting terrorism, yet a month after the deadly Crocus City Hall attack, his policies make Russia more exposed to it.

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Defence of democracy begins at home, not in Moscow

As Vladimir Putin wins another term in the Kremlin, his use of sham elections to legitimise his control poisons democracy’s value globally.

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Trust us: how India takes control of personal data

A creeping authoritarianism now extends to the digital sphere in India.

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Why Bangladesh’s democracy is on life support

Political meddling and state violence could break Bangladesh’s fragile hold on democracy.

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Regressive laws in democracies

Laws and policies that limit civil liberties, from immigration to free speech, are becoming more prominent in democracies around the world.

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Six myths about the economy

The failures of free market fundamentalism and neoliberalism are based on a series of flawed economic assumptions. There is another way.

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Anwar Ibrahim’s challenge to tackle Malaysia’s money politics

Ensuring Malaysia’s political system is free of corruption and cronyism will be an uphill battle for the new government.

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The right to be neutral

Examining military and political alliances from the perspective of the global South leads to some uncomfortable questions about ‘good’ and ’bad’.

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In the new cold war China is not Russia

With the decline of Russia, eyes are turning to China and a new cold war emerging with the USA. But this one will be different.

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The new world order and India’s quandary

With a new cold war afoot, states are being asked to choose sides. For India, self-identity and domestic politics will all come to bear.

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Climate change is killing us — in more ways than one

Many elections, many consequences

Time to defend science under attack

Islamic terror’s renewed threat to Putin’s strongman image

Trust us: how India takes control of personal data

Why Bangladesh’s democracy is on life support

Regressive laws in democracies

Six myths about the economy

Anwar Ibrahim’s challenge to tackle Malaysia’s money politics

The right to be neutral

In the new cold war China is not Russia

The new world order and India’s quandary

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