Floods in Italy, landslides in Pakistan; ice storms in Texas, wildfires in copyright. The climate devastation of 2023 is a reminder, as if another were needed, that time is running out to address global warming. Yet, the March 2023 report from the United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change indicates that current emissions reduction pa

Bangladesh’s modern political history is a cautionary tale of unrealised democratic potential. Since the restoration of democracy in 1990, the country has maintained the trappings of democracy—regular elections, vibrant political parties, and an engaged citizenry. Yet, these features have masked a system dominated by patronage, authoritarian te

With this in mind, China’s future import and export trade will inevitably be greatly affected. According to data released by the General Administration of Customs, in U.S. dollar terms, the export value of goods trade in November 2024 increased by 6.7% year-on-year, which is a decrease of 6 percentage points compared to the year-on-year increase

For the high-speed rail project, the door is ajar for foreign assistance should the need arise, with provisions to prevent ceding too much autonomy in place. Under the investment plan, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh is responsible for issuing government bonds and mobilising ODA and foreign loans in case of delays. Any international bids must includ

Russia’s pleasure was on full display following Georgian Dream’s victory on 26 October, as the head of the Russian state-controlled broadcaster RT, Margarita Simonyan, triumphantly declared that ‘Georgians have won.’ Despite having held power since 2012, Georgian Dream was not widely projected to win; protests against the party had been str