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Five Pathways to Transform Food Systems in Asia and the Pacific

Asia faces unprecedented food security challenges due to soaring rice prices, climate-induced…

  
The Translator: “Like-minded countries”

A new series in which experts explain the sometimes baffling jargon of international affairs.…

  
ASEAN and the military applications of AI

While artificial intelligence can be used to magnify lethal force, it can also promote regional…

  
UN-ravelling the world of United Nations acronyms

With a lexicon all its own, does a reliance on the alphabet soup pose challenges to transparency…

Maintaining Momentum: Three Steps Countries Can Take to Make Infrastructure More Resilient

Operations and maintenance costs are often left out of the equation when building infrastructure…

  
Prabowo in China: Indonesia’s president-elect on the world stage

Prabowo signalled that he will continue Jokowi's work, but Jakarta and Beijing remain at…

  
Solomon Islands: Democracy on the ballot

Next week, voters will determine not only political leadership but the future of democratic…

  
What are China’s long-term Antarctic ambitions?

Beijing’s desire to expand into “far frontiers” will test Antarctic protocols. Canberra will…

  
Daniel Kahneman: A psychologist who shaped economics, and the world

He left an indelible mark on the understanding of human behaviour in economic contexts and…

  
Myanmar: Julie Bishop an inspired choice as UN Special Envoy

She has status and networks, and comes from a country dedicated to peace and pragmatism.

  
Life on Earth: From beginning to end

A new take on the history of the world starts 3.8 billion years ago and offers conclusions about…

  
India's turbulent history newly revealed

Two recent history books that improve our understanding of India's present