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Why the Rise of Africa Should Concern You

Why the Rise of Africa Should Concern You

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.

Art in the Age of AI

Art in the Age of AI

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?

Weekly Recap: Feb 13 to Feb 19

Weekly Recap: Feb 13 to Feb 19

Feb 20: Israel passed a new law allowing authorities to revoke the citizenship and residency of Palestinians, US denounces Russia, saying that they have been “formally determined” to have committed crimes against humanity, The UN announced $250 million (S$334.3 million) in crisis funding to respond to several crises around the world.

Overpopulation & Population Decline: Should We be Concerned for the Future?

Overpopulation & Population Decline: Should We be Concerned for the Future?

The subject of population and overpopulation has been a perennial hot topic among the public and the academic community. With the recent reports of China’s population decline, the question about its overall impact — whether it’s good or bad — has surfaced. Economists say that it’s an impending economic disaster. Others argue a population decline is what’s needed to overcome a degrading environment and a lack of resources. With these narratives in mind, what will the future look like for countries like China?

Weekly Recap: Feb 6 to Feb 12

Weekly Recap: Feb 6 to Feb 12

Feb 13: North Korea features new weapons in parade celebrating 75th founding of its army, Barcelona temporarily breaks off ties with Israel over policy towards Palestine, Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida agree to increase defence ties

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