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Profit, Politics, and the Future of Indonesia’s Rainforests
In addition to deforestation for palm oil, the pressures include pulpwood plantations, nickel mining, and large-scale food-security schemes.
How governments in Asia juggle the pros and cons of AI
Generative AI has prompted both excitement and alarm in Asia’s capitals, where the potential for economic growth and national prestige is being weighed against risk, regulation, and long-term control.
How Chinese international students navigate their experience in Australia
In Australia, 22% of all international university students are from China. What is their experience of Australia and how are they being received, embraced or excluded?
Can ethnic minority languages co-exist with Mandarin in China?
While Mandarin has long been China’s official language, recent policies have accelerated its dominance — often at the expense of minority languages.
The risks and rewards of engaging with Afghanistan’s Taliban government
Can engagement compel the Taliban to genuinely improve human rights and counter-terrorism efforts?