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“Now we are friends”: Rebuilding social cohesion through schools in Lebanon
Schools as Safe Spaces During Crisis In Lebanon, schools have evolved beyond educational institutions and have become shelters and emotional support spaces for communities affected by displacement and conflict. UNESCO,…
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Transforming MEN’talities: What does it mean to be a “real man” for youth in Nairobi County?
Redefining Masculinity Among Kenyan Youth In Nairobi County, UNESCO is promoting conversations that encourage young men to challenge traditional ideas of masculinity and gender roles. Through educational and community-based initiatives,…
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Uganda Lays Foundation for Digital Education through validation of the Draft ICT in Education Policy
Uganda Advances Digital Education Policy Uganda has taken an important step toward strengthening digital education through the validation of its Draft ICT in Education Policy. Supported by UNESCO and development…
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Anchored Inflation Expectations Help Latin America Face the Oil Shock
Latin America and the Oil Shock Latin America is facing a new inflationary challenge as the conflict in the Middle East raises oil prices and increases pressure on global costs.…
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Confusion over UK sanctions on Russia undermines a Western response that was already too slow and half-hearted
Confusion surrounding the United Kingdom’s sanctions policy toward Russia has weakened an already fragile Western response. Public uncertainty over whether London planned to tighten or ease restrictions created mixed signals…
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APEC Sees Moderating Growth Amid Rising Energy Costs and Supply Chain Pressures
The Asia-Pacific region’s economy achieved a solid 3.3 percent growth in 2025, successfully exceeding earlier projections of 3.2 percent. However, recent analysis warns that this momentum is beginning to fade.…
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APEC Regional Cooperation Efforts Focus on Delivering Practical Benefits
Senior officials from the 21 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) member economies convened in Suzhou, China, for the Steering Committee on Economic and Technical Cooperation (SCE) meeting. The gathering focused on…
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The UK can’t break off critical mineral links with China. But it can understand its vulnerabilities
The United Kingdom remains deeply connected to China through critical mineral supply chains, making a complete separation economically unrealistic. Minerals essential for electronics, clean energy, and advanced manufacturing are often…
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China and Russia’s strategic duo endures – but its limits are clear
China and Russia continue to project an image of closeness, especially during high-profile meetings between presidents Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin. Public displays of unity often suggest a partnership growing…
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The pollution that outlives war
While the immediate devastation of war is measured in lives lost and destroyed infrastructure, conflicts leave a deadly, invisible, and long-lasting toxic legacy. Wartime pollution—particularly stemming from targeted strikes on…
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How India’s Ruling Party is Using AI to Boost Hate Speech in States Near Bangladesh
The investigation exposes how state branches of India’s ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) utilized generative artificial intelligence (AI) to create and disseminate anti-Muslim and anti-Bangladeshi propaganda. This digital campaign targeted…
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Death, distrust, and desperation: The unending saga of Sudanese refugees trapped in northern Niger
The deep desert of northern Niger has become a site of immense human suffering and institutional gridlock. For hundreds of Sudanese refugees trapped in a remote humanitarian center fifteen kilometers…
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Could Brazilian oil emerge as one of the big winners of the Iran war?
China and India are among the countries that have increased their imports on Brazilian crude oil after the disruptions of the Strait of Hormuz.
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Cuba thanks China for rice shipment amid worsening humanitarian conditions
Since the Caribbean island has faced a fuel blockade that has had a repercussion on the cut off essential supplies. As Trump seeks to regime change, China has expand its…
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2026 APEC Ministers Responsible for Trade Joint Statement
APEC trade ministers reaffirmed their commitment to open and rules-based trade during a period marked by economic uncertainty, geopolitical tensions, and rising protectionist pressures. The cooperation was framed as necessary…
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IMF Says Sub-Saharan Africa Needs a Growth Reset
A New Growth Model for Africa Sub-Saharan Africa needs a new growth model as global conditions become more difficult and policy space continues to shrink. According to the IMF, the…
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APEC Sees Slower Growth as Energy Costs and Supply Chain Pressures Rise
Slower Growth in the Asia-Pacific The Asia-Pacific region continues to show economic resilience, but growth is expected to slow in the coming years. According to the APEC Policy Support Unit,…
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Phone bans in schools are spreading worldwide as the policy debate rages on.
Global Context and Rising RestrictionsThe global restriction of mobile phones in schools has rapidly become a dominant policy trend. Governments increasingly view smartphones as primary sources of classroom distraction and…
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Rising global costs threaten Mexico’s production costs and food stability
Mexicans are facing significant financial strain and are being forced to cut back on consumption as the prices of basic food staples (such as tomatoes, potatoes, beef, and chillies) surge.…
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Ukraine’s president Zelenskyy says “time is right” for the country to join the European Union
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy sent a letter to European Union leaders stating that the “time is right” to officially begin Ukraine’s accession process. He firmly rejected a proposal for associate membership,…
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US-Philippines war games are drawing conflict closer to home
The US-Philippines tactics could we drawing conflict in war games, such as its neighbor China fear its disruption on other countries and Philippines questioning national interest.
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India Will Not Become Another China
Western expectations for India to replicate China’s manufacturing-led, hyper-growth trajectory are fundamentally misguided due to systemic differences in governance, economic priorities, and structural realities. Although, China’s rapid rise was facilitated…
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The Middle Corridor’s Energy Dimension: A New Phase in Turkiye-Kazakhstan Ties
While the Middle Corridor was originally conceived and utilized primarily as a multi-modal transit route for moving dry goods and commercial cargo between Asia and Europe, it has entered a…
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APEC Advances Trade Agenda Ahead of Ministers’ Meeting in Suzhou
APEC economies met in Shanghai this week to advance work on regional trade and investment priorities ahead of the Ministers Responsible for Trade Meeting in Suzhou on 22–23 May. The…
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Trump’s Dangerous Taiwan Gamble: A Critical Review
The article “Trump’s dangerous Taiwan gamble,” written by Ryan Hass and published by the Brookings Institution, analyzes the U.S. President’s recent statements following his Beijing summit with Xi Jinping. Although the meeting focused on…
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APEC Sees Moderating Growth Amid Rising Energy Costs and Supply Chain Pressures
The Asia-Pacific region’s economy grew by 3.3 percent in 2025, exceeding previous projections. However, a new report by the APEC Policy Support Unit warns that this economic momentum is now…
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Markets Seek Stability After Trump-Xi Summit as Iran War Risks Remain
Short-Term Stability After the Summit The recent summit between U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping helped reduce some geopolitical uncertainty, but it did not produce major breakthroughs…
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IMF Calls for Targeted Responses to Energy and Food Price Shocks
Energy and Food Prices Challenge Governments Rising energy and food prices have created a difficult policy challenge for governments. According to the IMF, countries must protect vulnerable households and keep…
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Electronic Waste Could Help Reduce U.S. Dependence on Chinese Critical Minerals
Electronic Waste and Strategic Competition Electronic waste has become an important issue in the strategic rivalry between the United States and China. Rare earth elements are essential for technologies such…
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Can the US and China cooperate on AI?
The rapid race for technological supremacy has placed the United States and China in a position of historic rivalry. However, a recent analysis from the Brookings Institution suggests we are…