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

By theiasgazette / February 17, 2023

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?

Uncovering Sri Lanka’s Economic Collapse
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Uncovering Sri Lanka’s Economic Collapse

By Ryan Toh / September 15, 2022

On July 5, 2022, Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe declared that Sri Lanka was bankrupt. Days later, protesters stormed his office as well as former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa’s, forcing him to flee and eventually resign. What did the government do to attract the ire of Sri Lankans? How did a vibrant trading and tourism hub become a failed state? Ryan from The IAS Gazette investigates the series of unfortunate events that led to Sri Lanka’s economic crisis.

Is Going Paperless Just Another Greenwashing Tactic?
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Is Going Paperless Just Another Greenwashing Tactic?

By Qian Qing Liow / February 3, 2022

Going paperless to save the environment? This article examines the idea of paper and the digital economy. While accepting that there is tremendous growth in digitalisation, there is also the danger of assuming our internet habits are clean when they are not. It also gives a brief overview of reducing our carbon footprints and other telecommunications that contribute to carbon dioxide. The conclusion is that corporations continue to play their denial game, however, the author believes that there is still hope in preserving our natural environment.

Duality of Hard and Soft Power
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Duality of Hard and Soft Power

By Renée Yap / November 4, 2021

What is soft power? Is soft power by and large an extension of hard power? Could states build and project soft power? If so, how? Ultimately, are hard power and soft power different sides of the same coin? Renée and Ryan from The IAS Gazette explore the duality of hard and soft power in this article.

“Sustainability” is Not Sustainable: Reimagining Fashion for True Sustainability
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“Sustainability” is Not Sustainable: Reimagining Fashion for True Sustainability

By Sherry Han / October 28, 2021

Sustainability and ethics when it comes to the fashion industry has taken the form of movements and advocacy. Certain practices like recycling and upcycling have been advocated in the name of sustainability, but are these methods truly sustainable? Is the quest for a sustainable fashion industry a lost cause? This piece explores the complexity of sustainability in today’s context and the need for fashion to be redefined and reimagined in order to encapsulate this.

The Rise of Cyber Threats in Southeast Asia
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The Rise of Cyber Threats in Southeast Asia

By Nur Ernira / December 17, 2020

Can we confidently say that ASEAN is ready to radically adopt technology across MSMEs and businesses? Connectivity in ASEAN is greatly fragmented and implementing technology will be a great feat. Cyber illiteracy and lack of information to business owners seem to be the biggest hurdle in the process of digitising ASEAN. That said, the ASEAN Digital Masterplan and ASEAN Connectivity 2025 hopes to serve and guide member states in transitioning into this emerging digital age.

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