Space race, new Cold War or a bit of both
Fifty years after the Apollo program that put "man" on the moon, the US is again trying to carry humans to a celestial body. But this time there is powerful competition from China.
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Problems with country-of-the future analyses
Suddenly, China is now seen as a declining power. The shift reflects a long tradition in the West of jumping to extremes in discussing Asia.
Will India walk out of IPEF?
India's refusal to denounce Russia's "special military operation" in Ukraine and increased imports of Russian oil have raised questions.
Reasons behind the surging dollar
Fed rate hike and worsening geopolitics are making investors seek safe-haven dollar-denominated assets.
Pakistan’s hybrid regime is coming to an end. What next?
The compact between the civilian and military elite now lies in tatters, which is why we are seeing unprecedented political chaos and upheaval in Pakistan.
Working together to improve children’s dietary diversity
As of the end of 2021, it was estimated that 50 million children were suffering from wasting – the most life-threatening form of malnutrition.
Getting it right for net zero by 2050
Singapore's longer path to announcing its intention to reach net zero by 2050 should be viewed as a reflection of its commitment to tackling the climate crisis.
Some early lessons from Pakistan floods
Even when the floodwaters continue to inundate nearly a third of Pakistan, it is still possible to identify what needs to be done going forward.
Puan makes last dash in 2024 presidential bid
House Speaker Puan Maharani is making high-profile public appearances in a bid to boost her electability, which has remained stubbornly low in the run-up to the 2024 presidential…
Is the world’s most-sanctioned nation Russia really hurting?
Some say Russia is headed towards economic disaster following its invasion of Ukraine, but the real picture is more complicated.