Myanmar’s Natural Resources: Blessing or Curse? Myanmar’s progress since the 2010 general elections has been astounding, with political transition greatly encouraging citizens and international diplomatic and investment communities. The diplomatic climate for Myanmar has changed dramatically as a result and sanctions have been eased progressively. David Allen, Rainer Einzenberger
Reclaiming Peace and Security from Authoritarian “Peacemakers” Analysis Populist authoritarians have recast themselves as champions of peace. Donald Trump, Viktor Orbán, Robert Fico, and others argue that standing up to aggressors only prolongs conflict – they’re wrong. Dr. Robert Benson
Building Resilience against Hybrid Threats in the Era of Authoritarian Technology Analysis Hybrid threats, rooted in authoritarian uses of technology, cause everyday harm. Collective resilience requires dismantling their ecosystems through reconceptualising these threats, comprehensive countermeasures, and cross-regional cooperation. Dr. Sangeeta Mahapatra
Korean Masculinity Must Move From Endless Proof to Shared Care Analysis South Korean men, trapped in the rigid ‘K-timeline’ from school to military to marriage, face endless pressure to prove their masculinity, fueling resentment toward women and radicalization. A transformation is needed, with care at its core. Taehwan Kim
When Masculinity Hurts: Domestic Violence in China Analysis Domestic violence and hegemonic masuclinity are deeply entwined in China – they reinforce and stabilize each other, to the detriment of women. Our author pleads for an alternative thinking about masculinity in general – drawn from pre-modern concepts and Bruce Lee. Chen Qi
"till flesh do us part" Poem What happens, when cultural anxieties around sexual and gendered norms meet the ghost of Pontianak, the vengeful spectre of victims of sexual assault? The poet Marylyn Tan has them meet in a haunted ballroom – and gives us a glimpse of this in a fiery spoken word piece. Marylyn Tan
Sustainable Development and the Crisis of US Hegemony Speech Has time been called on the Sustainable Development Goals? Adam Tooze argues in his keynote speech at the Berlin Forum on Global Cooperation 2025, that the Sustainable Development Agenda has always been in conflict with U.S. hegemony.
The Trump Administration's Brazil Tariff Offensive Targets Sovereign Responses to Big Tech Analysis Trump’s tariff hike on Brazil targets its digital sovereignty, pressuring it to ease Big Tech regulations. Backed by tech giants and Bolsonaro allies, the move drew backlash from Brazil’s government and civil society defending democratic control over tech platforms. Alexandre Arns Gonzales, Jonas Valente
"Multilateralism is not a threat to sovereignty, it is its modern expression" Speech High multipolarity, low multilateralism: In a world in crisis, María Fernanda Espinosa challenges our assumptions, critiques the global financial architecture, and offers a bold vision for the future of the United Nations. Maria Fernanda Espinosa
International Court of Justice Decision Turns Climate Justice into Law Analysis The recent ICJ ruling is a landmark decision for the fight against climate change, addressing state responsibility for ambitious, scientifically supported climate action. It also clears the path for potential climate reparations in the future. Liane Schalatek