Gaza war: How did Qatar become a leading mediator in the Middle East?
Words by Vassilis K. Fouskas, University of East London Photo by Florian Wehde on Unsplash During the temporary ceasefire negotiated between Israel and Hamas with the mediation of the Qatar government, 81 hostages were released in return for the freeing of 180...
Can the Pandemic Be Blamed for the Surge in Violence Against Women in India?
Punita Chowbey, Sheffield Hallam University Photo by Ibrahim Rifath on Unsplash In the wake of the COVID-19 crisis, the United Nations (UN) identified what it called a “shadow pandemic” of domestic violence against women. The UN includes in its definition of...
Is Private Investment the Solution to New Zealand’s Social Service Challenges?
Tom Baker, University of Auckland It was scarcely mentioned during the election campaign, but we will undoubtedly be hearing more about “social investment”. As the National Party’s election platform stated, it will be the “organising framework” for funding and...
Is the Ocean the Key to New Zealand’s Climate Change Battle?
Rebecca J McLeod, University of Otago and Cliff Law, University of Otago Photo by Matt Hardy on Unsplash Climate change might not be high on its immediate agenda, but New Zealand’s new government does have one potentially significant and innovative policy....
Should NZ rethink its stance on Japan’s nuclear wastewater?
Words by Karly Burch, the University of Auckland Photo by Mick Truyts on Unsplash Japan’s decision to release its nuclear wastewater into the Pacific Ocean goes against hard-fought international laws and norms regarding the ocean dumping of nuclear waste,...
How can Australians learn to live better with fire? Lessons for the World.
By Suzannah Lyons and James Goldie, 360info in Melbourne Photo by Peter Yost on Unsplash Bushfires may be worsening, but we aren’t powerless to reduce their impacts. Everything from our homes to our words can play a role. As Australians begin the first El...
Why Did the New Zealand Government Lodge an Urgent “Reservation” Against WHO Regulations?
Claire Breen, University of Waikato and Alexander Gillespie, University of Waikato Photo by Martin Sanchez on Unsplash When the new government lodged an urgent “reservation” against adopting amendments to World Health Organization regulations, it baffled some...
Is Uber-style surge pricing the answer to Auckland’s congestion nightmare?
Words by Tim Hazledine Photo by Marcela Vitória on Unsplash Uber-style surge pricing, adjusted in real-time according to road speeds and conditions, would be a good way to tackle congestion, writes Tim Hazledine. If you’re considering driving your car...
The news is fading from sight on big social media platforms – where does that leave journalism?
Merja Myllylahti, Auckland University of Technology Photo by Austin Distel on Unsplash According to a recent survey by the News Media Association, 90% of editors in the United Kingdom “believe that Google and Meta pose an existential threat to journalism”. Why...Subscribe by Email
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