Cybersecurity In Singapore: Navigating Global Threats and National Resilience 
Degrees in Limbo: How 2026 Is Quietly Redrawing the Map of Studying Abroad 
The Conveyor Belt that is the 21st century labour movement 
Weekly Recap: Jan 15 to Jan 21
Jan 22: US Senate rejects resolution to curb Israel security assistance, Britain approves bill to send refugees to Rwanda, Israel’s Netanyahu opposes establishment of Palestinian sovereignty.
The 2023 Nigerien Coup: Lessons from the Failure of International Relations
The coup that took the West completely by surprise: with over hundreds of millions of dollars in aid invested and thousands of military personnel from the USA, France and the EU deployed, American diplomats had described Niger as “imperfect”, but “more stable than others in the region”.
Mere hours after that statement, the Nigerien presidential guard would overthrow democratically elected President Mohamed Bazoum. This may just be the coup that tips West Africa into war and cements the Sahel region’s epithet — the ‘Coup Belt’. What does this mean for Niger? How did the West get blindsided? But more importantly, what insights have the coup revealed about the importance of nation-building, and the failure of international relations? The IAS Gazette finds out.
The Delhi Pollution Crisis: Unveiling the Devastating Impact of Pollution on Delhi’s Youth
Living in one of the world’s most polluted cities, how do the youth of Delhi fare? Year in and out, Delhi is enveloped in a thick, choking fog. The effects of pollution move beyond respiratory issues to encompass a wide range of physiological and social issues. How aware are we of the impact of pollution on the lives of the young, and what uncharted future are they facing?
The Opioid Epidemic
The opioid overdose epidemic has had three distinct waves of endemic deaths, with cumulative and long-lasting consequences that have lasted all the way to this very day. With just over 80,411 deaths in 2021 alone, it is certainly not an issue to be trifled with.
But the age-old question returns, what are the exacerbating factors behind this crisis?
Weekly Recap Dec 11-Dec 17
Dec 11: White House warns Congress to continue support for Ukraine; European Parliament passes landmark laws to regulate AI; US vetoes UNSC resolution draft calling for immediate ceasefire in Gaza.
Technological Advancements Due to World War II
Although World War II was the deadliest military conflict ever recorded in human history, it had a transformative influence on technology. Existing pieces of technology were made better or new technology was discovered in an effort to aid the war effort. However, did these technological advancements transcend the confines of wartime necessity? How far did they influence our daily lives and shape the path of human progress? The aftermath of this technological crucible reveals a complicated narrative of post-war transformation where the seeds sown during the war germinated into the roots of the new technological era.
Weekly Recap: Dec 4 to Dec 11
Dec 11: White House warns Congress to continue support for Ukraine; European Parliament passes landmark laws to regulate AI; US vetoes UNSC resolution draft calling for immediate ceasefire to Hamas-Israel War
THE IMPACT OF SOCIAL MEDIA ON BEAUTY STANDARDS
Influencers and celebrities play a significant role in shaping our ideas of beauty, with K-pop idols, lifestyle and beauty brands associating with these figures to appeal to consumers. Beauty filters and edited images on social media have become potent tools for shaping contemporary beauty standards, with trending filters coaxing users to follow the trend portraying an unrealistic social reality, leading to a low self-esteem and body dissatisfaction, costing society about $800 billion annually. To keep up with the latest trends, cosmetic surgery has become increasingly popular among the younger generations, with many turning to these procedures to align with perceived beauty standards. Is our pursuit of ideals simply a result of the social reality we exist in?
THE EVOLUTION OF CORPORATE MARKETING: FROM CRADLE TO GRAVE
Corporate marketing has evolved greatly through the times. Its transformation has been marked by its ability to cater to the needs and wants of each new generation, especially in the case of Generation Z, with our limited attention spans and desire for work-life balance.
Weekly Recap: Nov 27 to Dec 3
More than 700 gazans killed in 24-hours as Israeli-hamas truce expires, ‘Mistaken’ drone strike kills 85 civilians in Nigeria, Dutch far-right party wins elections.
