Widespread protests have erupted across Indonesia after the People’s Representative Council passed the Omnibus Law, and some have turned violent. We highlight what the law is all about and why it is controversial.
World Children’s Day is a day dedicated to celebrating the birth and the rights of children. The reality, however, is that not every child has access to the same rights. Despite the United Nations’ efforts in paving the way to champion this cause by creating agencies such as UNICEF, much more remains to be done to ensure that every child’s rights are met.
Despite the significant progress on the crackdown on corruption in the last decade, the Covid-19 pandemic has fuelled possible corrupt practices perpetrated by some governments. In an exclusive interview with The IAS Gazette, UNDP’s anti-corruption advisor, Dr Anga Timilsina, revealed an ‘implementation gap’.
In an era where we are becoming increasingly connected with technology, the question of whether it has placed our freedom is at risk has arisen. We examine the two major actors that underpin the technology we use today: states and companies.
To get a clearer understanding of the American presidential elections, we take a look at the communication strategies led by Republicans and Democrats around the theme of authoritarianism.
To commemorate the United Nations’ 75th anniversary since its founding, we examine how much the UN has changed the world for the better. Is it a tool for cooperation between nations, or is it one for control instead?
The freedom of the individual has been promoted since the dawn of the liberal democracy. However, should constitutions and laws prioritise individual freedom over the freedom of the masses? Or should the laws protect and serve the people as a whole?
Governments have duties to protect their citizens, but do citizens also have a duty to maintain their governments?
The upcoming US election is the hot topic in the news now. What are Donald Trump and Joe Biden promising the electorate to win their votes?
Fast fashion has been increasingly known to create a multitude of problems. While there has been a push towards sustainable and ethical fashion, how viable is it for everyone?
The IAS Gazette is a news site run by undergraduates from the Singapore Institute of Management’s International Affairs Society (IAS). Founded in 2018, it traces its roots to The Capital, a now defunct bimonthly magazine previously under the IAS.
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