Turn the Volume Up: the Democratic Renaissance of 2025 America 
SAS Forum’s Freedom of Speech and Media Regulation: Through the Lens of International Affairs Society’s Gazette 
Jackpot: The Capitalist World and Casual Gambling 
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
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
Are We Living in Fiction?
The impact of works of fiction goes far beyond our realization. Whether it’s classic literature or contemporary films and television shows, fiction has proven to be a potent medium that entertains, educates, and inspires people from diverse cultures and generations. Beyond its entertainment value, fiction possesses a remarkable capacity to influence perceptions, stimulate critical thinking, and cultivate empathy, making it a significant force that shapes not only culture and society but also individual lives.
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
Corporate Altruism and EA
New-age philosophical movements have been gaining popularity, and it’s not just Marxism or Aristotlelianism anymore. One of which has been gaining traction, for better or for worse, is a philosophy well known as Effective Altruism (EA).
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
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.
