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Gaza Peace Plan: The 14-Year Rehearsal

Donald Trump’s 20-point Gaza peace plan utilised work done by former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair and others over many years.

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GLOBAL PEACE INDEX 2025

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Climate Change and Social Strain Threaten the Peace in the Sundarbans

The Sundarbans, widely celebrated as the planet’s largest mangrove forest and a refuge for endangered species, today sits on a fragile frontline...

The Rise and Spread of Gen Z Protests
Civil Unrest
October 1, 2025

The Rise and Spread of Gen Z Protests

The rise of youth-led protests in Madagascar, Morocco, Kenya and Nepal adds to growing evidence that Gen Z is actively shaping political and social...

Growing without prosperity: how Africa can turn a youth boom into wealth

Africa’s growing young population has the potential to transform the continent’s economic trajectory. But realising this potential will require...

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Gaza Peace Plan: The 14-Year Rehearsal
Development
October 14, 2025

Gaza Peace Plan: The 14-Year Rehearsal

Donald Trump’s 20-point Gaza peace plan utilised work done by former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair...

Growing without prosperity: how Africa can turn a youth boom into wealth

Africa’s growing young population has the potential to transform the continent’s economic...

Despite gains in health and education, wealth gap widens between rich and poor

A widening gulf between rich and poor countries. Progress in health and education across low-income...

Kenya converts refugee camps into municipalities in policy shift

Kenya's Shirika Plan represents a shift from aid dependency to economic integration, addressing the...

The Economic Impact of Violence in 2025
Analysis
August 28, 2025

The Economic Impact of Violence in 2025

This article tracks the economic impact of violence and is updated annually with the latest data...

Technology and modern warfare: How drones and AI are transforming conflict

The world has entered a new era where inexpensive, commercially available tools can undermine even...

Escalation hotspots: Where conflict risks are rising most rapidly

The Global Peace Index 2025 highlights a set of critical escalation hotspots, regions where...

The world’s dependency on Taiwan’s semiconductor industry is increasing 

Despite its relatively small footprint in global trade, Taiwan holds an outsized role in the...

NRL’s In League in Harmony: Youth Driving Positive Peace Through Sport

NSW youth explore Positive Peace through sport in the NRL’s In League in Harmony program,...

Gaza Peace Plan: The 14-Year Rehearsal
Development
October 14, 2025

Gaza Peace Plan: The 14-Year Rehearsal

Donald Trump’s 20-point Gaza peace plan utilised work done by former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair...

Climate Change and Social Strain Threaten the Peace in the Sundarbans

The Sundarbans, widely celebrated as the planet’s largest mangrove forest and...

The Rise and Spread of Gen Z Protests
Civil Unrest
October 1, 2025

The Rise and Spread of Gen Z Protests

The rise of youth-led protests in Madagascar, Morocco, Kenya and Nepal adds to growing evidence...

The world’s dependency on Taiwan’s semiconductor industry is increasing 

Despite its relatively small footprint in global trade, Taiwan holds an outsized role in the...

Russia’s War Economy: Growth Built on Unsustainable Foundations 

Russia’s recent economic performance appears deceptively strong, however core indicators point to...

Shifting Priorities: Europe’s Military Awakening and the Real Challenge of Defence Integration

Focusing disproportionately on military expenditure could undermine the very stability that defence...

China v United States battle for influence expanding

New hotspots are emerging in the battle for influence between super powers China and the US,...

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