Rohingya, Geopolitics and Myanmar: An Uncertain Future
Over the last five-plus years, Myanmar has made no tangible move to even signal a possible repatriation of the persecuted lot.
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Ocean 20: powering a sustainable ocean for a buoyant global economy
A healthy ocean is critical to regulating the climate and weather systems but several factors are causing a severe decline in the ocean’s health.
Climate summit and the hypocrisy of Western leaders
The elite prescription for the world’s poor – green energy – is incapable of transforming lives, the writer states.
Getting back on track to net zero
Done right, the green transformation will deliver a cleaner planet, with less pollution, more resilient economies, and healthier people.
Climate summit and the hypocrisy of Western leaders
Since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine pushed up energy prices even further, wealthy countries have been scouring the world for new sources of energy.
High stakes for US-China meeting between Xi, Biden
Both sides will most likely be asked about the matter and feel compelled to say something later this week at the Asean-convened East Asia Summit hosted by Cambodia.
What can the stronger US dollar tell us?
If the US uses this window of opportunity to do major reforms, the strength of the dollar would simply reinforce the view that America is back.
Prayers for 156 innocent souls and Itaewon
Korean society at large must work together to help the bereaved families cope with their loss and grief, as well as support Itaewon to be reborn as a safer and more vibrant hot…
COP27 must commit to loss and damage finance
According to the long-term climate-risk index, Bangladesh is in the seventh position among the most affected countries from 2010 to 2019.
COP27: Indonesia can lead the global ‘just’ climate transition
“Just transition” provides essential opportunities for a country like Indonesia, which faces an existential challenge from rising seas and other catastrophic effects of…