Weekly Recap: Aug 14 to Aug 20
Aug 21: US to transfer F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine, Dozens killed in explosion in the Dominican Republic, ECOWAS leaders agree on ‘D-day’ to restore democracy
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Why the Rise of Africa Should Concern You
Africa’s rise as a global superpower raises real concerns.
Its economic rise, while admirable, denotes a potential shift in the global power balance, with several geopolitical implications.
As the rich continent plays a wider global role, ensuring regional stability, supporting good governance, and improving conflict resolution processes become increasingly important. How can Africa’s rise thus be achieved in a way that encourages stability, sustainable development, and shared prosperity for the region and the globe? Africa may need to proactively address its challenges through collaborative efforts, inclusive governance, and equitable resource management.
Weekly Recap: Aug 7 to Aug 13
Aug 14: Wildfires claim lives in Hawaii, Capsized vessel leaves six migrants dead, Ukrainian officials removed on allegations of bribery
Weekly Recap: Jul 31 to Aug 6
Aug 7: Former US President Donald Trump faces renewed charges, European nationals evacuate Niger, 27-year-old Palestinian shot dead by Israeli authorities
Weekly Recap: Feb 27 to Mar 5
Bola Tinubu declared winner of Nigeria’s presidential election amid mixed reactions, Former US President Donald Trump announce continued interest in running for 2024 president elections, Large fire blazes through populated Rohingya refugee camp in Bangladesh.
Art in the Age of AI
The slogan “No AI Art” has been making waves around social media and forums the past few months. The proliferation of AI art generator tools such DALL-E, MidJourney and Stable Diffusion have ‘revolutionised’ the world of art and the way we look at creativity. With the development of new technologies, the use of AI-generated art has become an emerging trend in the art world. This new form of art raises important questions about the future of creativity. Should human artists be worried that they will be replaced by AI?
Weekly Recap: Feb 20 to Feb 26
Feb 27: The death toll from the Turkey-Syria earthquakes exceeds 50,000, G20 members push for collective cryptocurrency regulation, Israeli and Palestinian officials agree on measures to curb violence in the West Bank.
Hong Kong’s democracy trials are worrying for democracies–but not for the reason we think.
Democracy is once again in decline, many have cried. But the implications of the trial go beyond simply Hong Kong. Instead, it’s what these trials represent that should be given serious thought – the challenge to long-held liberal ideas of capitalist democracy.
Weekly Recap: Feb 13 to Feb 19
Feb 20: Israel passed a new law allowing authorities to revoke the citizenship and residency of Palestinians, US denounces Russia, saying that they have been “formally determined” to have committed crimes against humanity, The UN announced $250 million (S$334.3 million) in crisis funding to respond to several crises around the world.
Overpopulation & Population Decline: Should We be Concerned for the Future?
The subject of population and overpopulation has been a perennial hot topic among the public and the academic community. With the recent reports of China’s population decline, the question about its overall impact — whether it’s good or bad — has surfaced. Economists say that it’s an impending economic disaster. Others argue a population decline is what’s needed to overcome a degrading environment and a lack of resources. With these narratives in mind, what will the future look like for countries like China?
