Aug 28: BRICS Group expand membership to Saudi Arabia, Iran, Ethiopia, Egypt, Argentina, and the UAE; Anti-corruption campaigner Bernardo Arevalo wins Guatemala’s presidential election; Re-elected Zimbabwe President Emmerson Mnangagwa faces election fraud claims
Aug 21: US to transfer F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine, Dozens killed in explosion in the Dominican Republic, ECOWAS leaders agree on ‘D-day’ to restore democracy
Africa’s rise as a global superpower raises real concerns.
Its economic rise, while admirable, denotes a potential shift in the global power balance, with several geopolitical implications.
As the rich continent plays a wider global role, ensuring regional stability, supporting good governance, and improving conflict resolution processes become increasingly important. How can Africa’s rise thus be achieved in a way that encourages stability, sustainable development, and shared prosperity for the region and the globe? Africa may need to proactively address its challenges through collaborative efforts, inclusive governance, and equitable resource management.
Aug 14: Wildfires claim lives in Hawaii, Capsized vessel leaves six migrants dead, Ukrainian officials removed on allegations of bribery
The impact of works of fiction goes far beyond our realization. Whether it’s classic literature or contemporary films and television shows, fiction has proven to be a potent medium that entertains, educates, and inspires people from diverse cultures and generations. Beyond its entertainment value, fiction possesses a remarkable capacity to influence perceptions, stimulate critical thinking, and cultivate empathy, making it a significant force that shapes not only culture and society but also individual lives.
Aug 7: Former US President Donald Trump faces renewed charges, European nationals evacuate Niger, 27-year-old Palestinian shot dead by Israeli authorities
New-age philosophical movements have been gaining popularity, and it’s not just Marxism or Aristotlelianism anymore. One of which has been gaining traction, for better or for worse, is a philosophy well known as Effective Altruism (EA).
Islamophobia Kick-off at the 2022 FIFA World Cup: The Role of Western Mainstream Media
Bola Tinubu declared winner of Nigeria’s presidential election amid mixed reactions, Former US President Donald Trump announce continued interest in running for 2024 president elections, Large fire blazes through populated Rohingya refugee camp in Bangladesh.
The slogan “No AI Art” has been making waves around social media and forums the past few months. The proliferation of AI art generator tools such DALL-E, MidJourney and Stable Diffusion have ‘revolutionised’ the world of art and the way we look at creativity. With the development of new technologies, the use of AI-generated art has become an emerging trend in the art world. This new form of art raises important questions about the future of creativity. Should human artists be worried that they will be replaced by AI?
The IAS Gazette is a news site run by undergraduates from the Singapore Institute of Management’s International Affairs Society (IAS). Founded in 2018, it traces its roots to The Capital, a now defunct bimonthly magazine previously under the IAS.
