November 16, 2016
Universities are neglecting their duty to engage in public debate on crucial policy issues. They are absorbed in the chase for global rankings that academic excellence is being judged on the basis of publications in high impact journals, rather than on contribution to society.… Read More
November 8, 2016
While global leaders incessantly pontificate about emissions reduction targets, often at summits resembling political theatre more than substantive progress, respiratory complications related to air pollution continue to kill millions, many economically vulnerable and politically underrepresented.… Read More
November 3, 2016
Businesses declare the value they create through sustainability reports, which are sometimes of limited value. They could go longer on specifics.… Read More
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October 26, 2016
Water is a hot topic in India. The most recent boil-over sparked protests that left two dead and masses of vehicles torched. But this is hardly a new phenomenon.
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October 25, 2016
In the less than four years since Xi Jinping became China’s top leader, China has made commendable progress and the country is now established as a global power.… Read More
October 24, 2016
The current plenum could be an important milestone for China.… Read More
October 18, 2016
Is profit still the only social responsibility of business?… Read More
October 18, 2016
Singaporeans have yet to embrace water conservation and that needs to change.… Read More
October 15, 2016
The 24th round of China–Bhutan border talks held in Beijing in August 2016 brought several aspects of South Asia’s geopolitics into focus.… Read More