Global Outlook

Curated expert opinion on intractable contemporary issues

Pacific Islanders Have Long Drawn Wisdom From the Earth, the Sky and the Waves

By Patrick Nunn and Roselyn Kumar  |  19 March, 2024

Much traditional knowledge in the Pacific for coping with climate change is scientifically plausible. This indicates such knowledge should play a significant role in sustaining Pacific Island communities in future.

Leaky Roof: Melting Himalayas in the ‘Asian Century’

By Robert Mizo  |  15 March, 2024

The roof of the world is leaking; melting to be more precise. The fragile Himalayan ecosphere is facing an imminent threat from warming temperatures induced by climate change. This will not only have ecological consequences but will alter, if not destroy, the lives of millions living downstream across political boundaries and cultures.

Boots on the Ground?

By Herbert Wulf  |  01 March, 2024

In February, Emmanuel Macron did not rule out the possibility that soldiers from NATO countries could also be deployed in Ukraine. This announcement has caused considerable irritation in the EU and NATO, for various reasons.

There’s More to Security than Deterrence

By Chung-in Moon  |  27 February, 2024

The search for strategic stability on the Korean Peninsula requires us to devise methods of deterrence that are capable of minimizing the interminable cycle of the security dilemma.

One of NZ’s Most Contentious Climate Cases is Moving Forward. And the World is Watching

By Vernon Rive  |  14 February, 2024

The Supreme Court of New Zealand has delivered a landmark decision on a case against a group of New Zealand’s largest corporate greenhouse gas (GHG) emitters.

Five Conflicts to Keep an Eye On in 2024

By Tobias Ide  |  15 January, 2024

In 2024, five conflicts have potentially far-reaching consequences and international attention could be crucial in making a difference for those affected.

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