Islamophobia Kick-off at the 2022 FIFA World Cup: The Role of Western Mainstream Media
Islamophobia Kick-off at the 2022 FIFA World Cup: The Role of Western Mainstream Media
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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?
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.
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?
Combat Drones: Navigating the Grey Area
In today’s conflicts, the use of combat drones has become ubiquitous across most military forces. While they offer advantages in terms of efficiency and reduced military risk, these drones still lack international regulation — raising concerns about their potential abuse and threat to civilian lives. How can we promote greater transparency and accountability for the use of combat drones? Can we meet the challenges posed by this evolving technology?
The Necessity Of Violence
Violence has been plaguing humanity since the beginning of time. Though efforts have been made to reduce this part of human nature, it lingers on like a bad aftertaste. Is the nature of violence embedded in our genes, impossible to rid from society? Or is there something humanity can do to eradicate this awful phenomenon? First we must understand the exact nature of violence.
Can Sports Garner Support for the Invisible Communities in the Dark?
The worst of the COVID-19 pandemic may be over, but some communities, such as people with intellectual disabilities, still seem to struggle more than others. We speak to Dipak Natali, Regional President and Managing Director of the Special Olympics Asia Pacific, as he tries to uplift the lives of people with intellectual disabilities through a love of sport.
Solving for Stability in The Polycrisis
In a time of polycrisis, how do we solve for stability? From reallocating IMF special drawing rights to managing domestic balance sheets, one thing is for certain: “Finance is largely the biggest problem.” Writes Barbadian Climate Finance Policy Avinash Persaud. What is the way out?
Unravelling Sri Lanka’s Spiral: Lessons for the International Community
What was once a thriving nation with economic potential, an educated population and beautiful scenery, seems to now be suffering from the worst economic crisis in modern history. Sri Lanka has found itself in a predicament worse than what it could ever have predicted. With cracks in its domestic economic policies coupled with the external shocks that hit the country, what lessons can the international community gain?
Underpinning the New World Order: China and its Soft Power
The birth of a new world order seems to be well underway, leaving the multilateral rules-based international order that ensured a level of predictability, peace and prosperity to crumble away. But what does this new world order with new world leaders bring?
