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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.

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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

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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.

After the youthquake: Nepal’s fragile path to democratic renewal

Nepal’s interim government not only has to win the confidence of the youth, political parties and civil society but also follow the due processes to curb impunity and corruption (more…)

The fight for eastern Congo is a fight for the world’s technology

As M23 rebels take Goma and push south, the DRC faces a deepening crisis. What’s driving the conflict, and who stands to gain?

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Anti-colonial perspectives frame global south response to Gaza conflict

The rise of India and China provides a counterpoint to former European empires. Brazil has framed the conflict as a continuation of decolonisation

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How Trump could answer the Palestinian question

The second coming of Donald Trump is set to remain friendly with Israeli leadership and strike fear into Palestinian aspirations, but nothing is for certain.

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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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How new fighting in Syria could change the Middle East again

Renewed fighting in the dormant Syrian civil war has seen the situation deteriorate rapidly, with another long and bloody battle approaching.

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Putin plays his Trump card as Ukraine war enters warp speed

Ending the Ukraine war edges closer, but the potential of a nuclear incident looms as bright as ever. Could Putin do the unthinkable to achieve his war goals?

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How climate change feeds our wars

A twin crisis faces the people of Myanmar, but while the war could end tomorrow, climate change will still shape the futures of millions.

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How ASEAN can help mediate in Myanmar

As Myanmar’s military grip weakens amid violence and displacement, ASEAN faces pressure to mediate in a crisis that challenges its principles and unity.

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Learned optimism can be a game-changer in climate negotiations

A change in approach can help developing countries challenge the historically negative outcomes of the negotiation process and adopt a positive outlook

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Will a Trump presidency hand Putin victory in Ukraine?

Kyiv holds its breath as Americans look set to decide the likely outcome of Ukraine’s resistance to Russia’s invasion at the ballot box.

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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

After the youthquake: Nepal’s fragile path to democratic renewal

The fight for eastern Congo is a fight for the world’s technology

Anti-colonial perspectives frame global south response to Gaza conflict

How Trump could answer the Palestinian question

Assad can only blame himself for undignified fall

How new fighting in Syria could change the Middle East again

Putin plays his Trump card as Ukraine war enters warp speed

How climate change feeds our wars

How ASEAN can help mediate in Myanmar

Learned optimism can be a game-changer in climate negotiations

Will a Trump presidency hand Putin victory in Ukraine?

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