Bhutan Innovation Forum to launch world’s first mindfulness city
The Gelephu Mindfulness City will blend civil infrastructure, green technologies, and mindful innovation.
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Vivian says need to constrain veto powers of UN Security Council Big 5
Among the Security Council’s 15 member states, five are permanent members with veto powers: the US, Britain, France, China and Russia.
Climate without borders
Climate threats originate in regional climate systems, often located in neighbouring countries. In fact, as climatic changes unfold, new ‘climate borders’ may emerge,…
What Ismail Haniyeh’s assassination means for Gaza and the larger region
Haniyeh's assassination has the potential to significantly alter the Middle East's geopolitical landscape.
Life-work balance
Life-work balance isn’t simply about managing our time. It also does not require having to lead compartmentalized lives, with work and stress on one side and life and enjoyment…
An outsider’s view of the US elections
There’s an ideological war raging on in the world today. There has always been such a war going on in our midst, but we are at a time when this kind of war is dangerously…
Youth today, elderly tomorrow: Addressing Indonesia’s demographic shift
Indonesia has long held an aversion to older people, but as the demographic bonus generation ages, a shift in perspective is urgently needed.
Geopolitical dimensions of climate policy
The best solution is not to push people to be worse off by forcing a premature transition from fossil fuels to inadequate green alternatives. Instead, we should ramp up…
Prioritise resilience when rebuilding after disasters, as extreme weather events worsen: UN official
Extreme weather events become more frequent and intense, but the reflex to quickly rebuild could place affected communities at greater risk of harm and lock them in a perpetual…
How far will Beijing-brokered Palestinian unity deal go in ending Gaza conflict? Sadly, not far
There is no question that brokering the Palestinian agreement will boost China’s international standing. However, there are serious doubts about the deal’s practical…