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Great powers' spat undermines global cooperation
News, Hal Brands, Published on 20/11/2018
» In recent years, we have seen the renewal of a phenomenon that seemed to have passed into history with the end of the Cold War: fierce and potentially violent competition between the most powerful countries on the globe. Yet as dangerous as that competition is in its own right, it is also worsening prospects for solving many of the world's other problems, from migration to economic crises to climate change.
Arctic island Svalbard also wary of great powers
AFP, Published on 19/02/2026
» LONGYEARBYEN, Svalbard - There are no outward signs of jitters, at least not yet: people in Svalbard are going about their daily lives as normal despite speculation that this Norwegian archipelago could be the next Arctic territory coveted by the United States or Russia.
Myanmar powers up
Asia focus, Larry Jagan, Published on 10/06/2019
» Desperate for increased power supplies, Myanmar is speeding up efforts to call international bids to get more electricity flowing into the national grid within 12 months. Authorities are also considering importing power from China and Laos.
Great example
Oped, Postbag, Published on 02/11/2020
» On Friday, Thairath hosted a debate on today's hottest topic: the nationwide student protests demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha, among other things. Having watched the US presidential debates and the Thairath debate, I can confidently say that I learned a lot more from the Thai debate than either of the US debates.
Great game
Life, Story and photos: Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 17/01/2019
» A nine-seat aircraft smoothly took off from Wilson Airport in Nairobi. The view gradually changed from the urban area with jam-packed roads, tall buildings and a large ghetto to farmlands, bushy and red land without any homes or tall trees.
Great expectations
Oped, Postbag, Published on 25/06/2022
» Re: "Decree to remain in place: PM," (BP, June 21).
Great debates… and some not so great
Roger Crutchley, Published on 30/03/2025
» No-confidence debates similar to that which took place in the Thai parliament earlier in the week have become something of a tradition in the kingdom, but I can’t recall any such motion ever being successful. Still, at least it gives the MPs an opportunity to share their words of wisdom with us hoi polloi.
What powers Energy Absolute?
Business, Jesus Alcocer, Published on 21/07/2018
» The hardest part about business is making decisions, says Amorn Sapthaweekul, deputy chief executive of renewable energy firm Energy Absolute (EA).