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To De-Escalate US-China Tensions, Decouple Differently

KUALA LUMPUR – Tensions between the United States and China have reached such a high level that the G7, led by the US, recently changed its objective in its relations with China from “decoupling” to “de-risking.” But the reality is that de-risking, like decoupling, requires the participation of both sides and a

G-7 Nations have missed an opportunity to unite the global…

This year’s G-7 summit in Hiroshima, Japan, has failed to provide a positive message to the entire world. Today’s world

Can Democracy Survive the Polycrisis?

We are living in troubled times. Too much is happening too fast. People are confused. The Columbia University economic historian

The Ukraine-Russia Culture War

In both Russia and the West, Russian troops were expected to sweep into Kyiv, parade uniforms in hand, install a

Nepal sees India’s advancement as an opportunity: PM Dahal

Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' has lauded India’s import of 452 MW of power from Nepal and thanked his

The Authoritarian Hangover

For democratic forces, however, electoral success is only the first step. After all, it is only when an authoritarian government

The Climate Loss and Damage Fund Is Coming

Last November’s United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP27) in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt, concluded on a historic high note, with the

Get rid of corruption-friendly politics

'Chase away corrupt persons: Protect democracy', 'Where does taxpayers' money go? Into corrupt officials' pockets', 'Salute to your courage: Beware

Delivering on Nuclear Disarmament in Hiroshima

The G7 foreign ministers issued a disappointing communiqué when they met in Nagano, Japan in April, and their superiors must

Deciphering the Latest IPCC Report

The good news is that, according to the IPCC, “feasible, effective, and low-cost options for mitigation and adaptation are already