Written by: Fatimah Azzahra Staff of Research and Development Tensions in the Middle East surged again in June 2025, as Iran and Israel launched direct military strikes against one another, marking one of the most dangerous escalations in recent years. The United States, while initially hesitant, eventually joined the fray Read more
Written by: Pelangi Retta Gyani Sihombing Staff of Research and Development It all began with what Donald Trump called the “big beautiful bill”. Ironically, this signature praise wasn’t directed at a policy he had signed into law, but at a bill passed under his successor, Joe Biden. Trump claimed credit Read more
Written by: Pelangi Retta Gyani Sihombing Staff of Research and Development What started as a legal fight over journalism and artificial intelligence has now entered a deeper realm: user privacy. The New York Times (henceforth abbreviated as NYT)’ copyright lawsuit against OpenAI has escalated into a battle over whether OpenAI Read more
Written by: Jonathan Jordan Staff of Research and Development Everybody is familiar with this phrase: “money is the root of all evil”. In Indonesia, this could not be more true. News regarding Indonesia’s environmentally destructive nickel industry in Raja Ampat shows how greed can blind those in power. Image 1. Read more
Written by: Jonathan Jordan Staff of Research and Development In the first half of 2025, journalism was rife with numerous challenges to its integrity. Press freedom reached a historical low worldwide as journalists’ liberties are being restricted through many means, from political repression to financial strain. This new situation could Read more