Category: World
UN Senior Members Urge Universal Abolition of Death Penalty
While the movement for the universal abolition of the death penalty advances, this progress “cannot be taken for granted,” said UN Secretary-General António…
Abu Dhabi’s Coral Promise to the Future
In just the first half of this year, Abu Dhabi’s Environment Agency has cultivated 302,415 new coral colonies, bringing the total under the…
Beyond the United Nations — Reclaiming Integrity and Purpose in Global Governance
At the Annual General Meeting of the United Nations Asia Network for Diversity and Inclusion (www.UN-ANDI.org) on 21 May 2026, I was invited…
When an Ally Becomes a Liability
For a generation, no foreign leader bet more heavily on a single American president than Benjamin Netanyahu bet on Donald Trump. Trump moved…
Seeing in real time why founders kicked monarchy to the curb
This article is part of an RS series reflecting on the 250th anniversary of American Independence and its impact and meaning for modern…
Forget the Vietnam war ‘gap’ we have a real credibility chasm today
This article is part of an RS series reflecting on the 250th anniversary of American Independence and its impact and meaning for modern…
Respect Strength, Question Power: Reflections from the 2026 Digital Rights Asia-Pacific Assembly
“To respect strength, never power” is one of my favorite quotes from the acclaimed writer and activist, Arundhati Roy. For years, this quote…
UN Artificial Intelligence Panel Launches Report Ahead of Global Conference
The acceleration of artificial intelligence (AI) and its capabilities is far outpacing governments’ capacities to effectively regulate it. Without scientific evidence to inform…
U.S. Aid Withdrawal for HIV ‘Devastating’
A U.S. decision to cut off funding for HIV projects in South Africa has been condemned amid warnings it could be “catastrophic” for…
Why Cities Are the Starting Point for Tackling the Global Cancer Crisis
Anyone whose life has been touched by cancer knows that care is highly complex. From first symptoms through diagnosis and treatment, patients may…
