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A bright spot in global landscape
Oped, John J. Metzler, Published on 02/01/2026
» It's time to consult the crystal snow globe and try to peer ahead to what may be on the horizon for the new year. Without question 2025 has been tumultuous but the year ahead holds cautious promise to finally solve some political crises mixed with some epic events on tap.
Does 'slacktivism' deserve its bad reputation?
Oped, Lisa Mueller, Published on 23/08/2024
» Earlier this year, activists opposing the war in Gaza marched onto the Golden Gate Bridge and Interstate 880 in Oakland. They blocked traffic for hours, some chaining themselves to vehicles or cement-filled drums. Twenty-six were arrested and charged.
How we can break free from polio
Oped, Andrew Stein, Published on 25/10/2023
» Eradicating polio has taken far longer than anyone expected. But the last 35 years of efforts to immunise every child against polio represent a major win for global health: a 99% reduction in cases means that nearly 20 million people are walking today who otherwise would have been paralysed.
Would you trust your marbles with these people?
News, Matthew Brooker, Published on 09/09/2023
» One of the great attractions of living in London is its world-class museums, which offer generally free access to immense quantities of cultural relics from across the globe. Those arriving in the British capital might want to visit sooner rather than later. Before too long, some of those collections might start to shrink.
How Nigeria ended fuel subsidies
News, Jordan Kyle & Kwaw Andam, Published on 21/08/2023
» In his inauguration speech in May, Nigerian President Bola Tinubu announced the end of the country's decades-old fuel subsidy. This is not the first time that Nigeria has attempted to abandon the policy, which has had disastrous consequences for the economy and the climate. What is new is the quiescence of ordinary citizens. After declaring plans for a nationwide strike, the Nigeria Labour Congress backed down, and no other large protests have erupted.
Inclusivity vital to businesses' lasting survival
News, Fiona Jarden & Jacques-Chai Chomthongdi, Published on 24/04/2023
» When car maker Henry Ford said these famous words "A business that makes nothing but money is a poor business" many years ago, he meant companies have a larger role in society beyond making profit. Fast forward to the 21st century and we are living in times where businesses that make nothing but money are out of business.
Three crucial aspects to promote women empowerment in APEC
Diane Wang, Published on 23/08/2022
» Women empowerment with digital tools, a prominent topic, was discussed at the APEC Women Connect Virtual Workshop 2022 on 22 July. We are honored to have speakers from UN Women, International Telecommunications Union, APEC Business Advisory Council (ABAC), B20 Indonesia Women in Business Action Council, BRICS Women's Business Alliance (WBA), International Association of Women, Indonesia Business Coalition for Women Empowerment, and others from the public and private sectors.
Don't be a bystander to mass famine
Oped, Peter Singer, Published on 16/08/2022
» In March 1964, The New York Times reported that 38 witnesses saw or heard a brutal, drawn-out, and ultimately fatal attack on a woman called Kitty Genovese, but none did anything to help her or even summoned the police. The report was later shown to be erroneous, but the "bystander effect" is real. As many psychology experiments have shown, an individual is less likely to come to the aid of another if they can see that other people who could help are not doing so.
Africa's domestic violence woes
Oped, Tijani Salami and Jane Otai, Published on 14/06/2022
» In April, the beloved Nigerian gospel singer Osinachi Nwachukwu died at the hands of her husband. Accounts from relatives and friends indicate that, despite enduring severe abuse, she had stayed in her marriage because she hoped things would get better. And Nwachukwu's situation was hardly unique. Earlier this month, the Kenyan actor Idah Alisha opened up about the violence she suffered before she divorced her husband, a youth pastor.
Breathing life into medical oxygen
Oped, Leith Greenslade, Published on 18/05/2022
» Covid-19 has taken at least 18 million lives by some accounts, and it is anyone's guess how many of those deaths were due to a lack of medical oxygen. Governments don't want to talk about the issue, because that could mean admitting that thousands -- or even hundreds of thousands -- of their citizens died unnecessarily. But unless health systems take steps to ensure a sufficient supply of oxygen in the future, they will be risking a repeat of the past two years.