Written by: Putu Devi Savitri Staff of Research and Discussion On September 4th, 2026, the United Nations General Assembly adopted a resolution that changed the world map to reflect Africa’s true size. Championed by Togo on behalf of the African Union, the non-binding ruling is meant to replace the commonly-used Read more
Written by: Gracelycia Angeline Serat Staff of Research and Discussion “Sorry for bringing money to your country!” This remark made by an Italian foreign student on a study tour in Bangkok in July 2026 captures a sentiment that is disturbingly familiar across Southeast Asia’s tourist hotspots. This kind of tourist Read more
Written by: Farrel Ananda Arkent Staff of Research and Discussion Introduction Image 1. A 33 megawatt data centre in Vernon, California, the United StatesSource: AFP/Getty Images/Mario Tama Artificial intelligence has become one of the defining technologies of the global economy, driving governments and technology companies to compete for computing power and Read more
Written by: Farrel Ananda Arkent Staff of Research and Discussion On June 6, 2026, India experienced a surge of public unrest as young protesters gathered at New Delhi’s Jantar Mantar to demand accountability over irregularities in the country’s competitive examinations. The protest was led by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), Read more
Written by: Flicka Miracle Simarmata Staff of Research and Discussion When we imagine chemical warfare, we often refer to the haunting imagery of the First World War, clouds of roaring yellowish green chlorine gas sweeping across the battlefield. But now, Eastern Europe can no longer depict that signal as easily, as Read more