Curated expert opinion on intractable contemporary issues
The Choice Is Still Clear: Renewing the UN Charter at 80
By Jordan Ryan | 27 June, 2025
The Charter of the United Nations, born from the ashes of the most destructive war in human history, embodied a commitment: to save succeeding generations from the scourge of war, to uphold the dignity and worth of every human being, and to build peace through cooperation—not conquest.
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Soaring Global Military Spending Threatens Climate Action
By Ellie Kinney | 19 June, 2025
Rising military spending will undermine global climate action unless we act now.
Donald Trump: Self-proclaimed Peacemaker Lacking Fortune and Expertise
By Herbert Wulf | 03 June, 2025
US President Donald Trump, even during his first term in office, set out with the intention of quickly ending wars and resolving conflicts. He aimed to end the Ukraine war "within 24 hours". This has failed and the end of the war seems far off.
Rethinking Digital Platform Design: A Systems Approach
By Lisa Schirch | 29 May, 2025
In 2025, we stand at a crossroads in the digital era. Our platforms have become the new public squares, but rather than fostering democracy and dignity, many are optimized for manipulation, division, and profit.
An Arab ‘MAGA’ Reset?
By Larbi Sadiki | 20 May, 2025
US president Donald Trump’s visit to three of the world’s richest states in the Gulf calls for reflection on the prospects of an Arab MAGA (Make the Arab world Great Again).
The Indus Water Treaty Suspension: A Wake-Up Call for Asia–Pacific Unity ?
By Sinéad Barry and Emma Whitaker | 08 May, 2025
On April 23, India suspended the Indus Water Treaty (IWT), a 65-year-old agreement that had been a rare symbol of cooperation between India and Pakistan despite decades of hostility.
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