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Decarbonisation in a downturn
Business, Torsten Lichtenau and Brad Denig, Published on 07/03/2023
» Companies today face geopolitical upheavals, supply chain disruption, inflation and the threat of recession. Despite this perfect storm, their commitment to decarbonisation hasn't fundamentally wavered. The number of companies embracing science-based targets is continuing to grow at a rapid pace.
How to plan for future pandemics
Oped, Precious Matsoso, Paulo Buss and Leigh Kamore Haynes, Published on 10/06/2021
» The World Health Organization's (WHO) governing body of health ministers has responded to a call from dozens of world leaders for a new international treaty for pandemic preparedness and response, and will hold a special session in November devoted to such a treaty. It is a positive step. But the global response to Covid-19, and adequate preparation for future pandemics, requires much more.
Local politics amid US-Thai relations
Oped, Brad Glosserman and Thitinan Pongsudhirak, Published on 11/12/2020
» Among Southeast Asia's governments, Thailand's may regret the most Donald Trump's departure from the White House. The government of Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has benefited from the Trump administration's de-emphasis of human rights and democracy in favour of geostrategic interests. A shift in emphasis under President-elect Joe Biden's administration is likely to ensnare the Thailand-United States treaty alliance in Thai domestic politics.
Hun Sen's actions forcing EU's hand
News, Brad Adams & Lotte Leicht, Published on 29/01/2020
» As the European Commission is in the final month of a 12-month review of its trade preferences for Cambodia under its Everything But Arms (EBA) programme, Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen has thrown down the gauntlet to the EU by putting Kem Sokha, the opposition Cambodia National Rescue Party's (CNRP) current president, on trial for treason.