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Denuclearising North Korea: Moon Jae-in’s challenges
International Affairs Jul 22, 2021

Denuclearising North Korea: Moon Jae-in’s challenges

One doubts if President Moon’s policy would be able to accomplish North Korean denuclearisation any time soon.

Migrant labour crisis and the imperative of a robust national database
Privacy & Data Protection Jul 17, 2021

Migrant labour crisis and the imperative of a robust national database

From initiating schemes to aid migrant workers to deciding on budget allocations, information is integral to the development of effective state responses.

Access to vaccines in Massachusetts: Divisions along race and socioeconomic lines
Healthcare Jul 15, 2021

Access to vaccines in Massachusetts: Divisions along race and socioeconomic lines

Vaccine equity in Massachusetts has been called the “best of the worst”; although doing better than other states in terms of equitable distribution, the rollout still needs systematic support of reaching hard hit and previously neglected communities.

Were the Afghan Defence Forces ever prepared to protect Afghanistan?
Neighbourhood Jul 13, 2021

Were the Afghan Defence Forces ever prepared to protect Afghanistan?

Historical precedents and contemporary facts on the ground abundantly establish the forces’ feebleness and overwhelming incapacity to tackle the surging militancy that threatens to push the war-torn country into further chaos.

The relevance of nuclear deterrence in a post-Cold War world
Defence and Security Jul 12, 2021

The relevance of nuclear deterrence in a post-Cold War world

Countries have understood the importance of nuclear deterrence and it plays an important role in designing their security strategies.

A new high in Japan’s security ties with Taiwan
Privacy & Data Protection Jul 09, 2021

A new high in Japan’s security ties with Taiwan

With the new Japan–US understanding on Taiwan, Tokyo–Taipei ties have reached a new high in the area of security.

How Ebrahim Raisi could exacerbate the security situation in Afghanistan
Neighbourhood Jul 09, 2021

How Ebrahim Raisi could exacerbate the security situation in Afghanistan

It is natural for an economically floundering Iran to shelter its interests in Afghanistan.

Air quality in India: An explainer
Climate, Food and Environment | Urbanisation | Climate Change Jul 08, 2021

Air quality in India: An explainer

Any effort must begin with accurate and timely information on air pollution.

India-EU cooperation: Relinquishing benign neglect of Central and Eastern Europe
International Affairs | Indian Foreign Policy | Great Power Dynamics May 19, 2021

India-EU cooperation: Relinquishing benign neglect of Central and Eastern Europe

As India-EU cooperation deepens, it is vital for the two sides to revitalise their ties with the broader Central and Eastern European region  ...

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Marinez Scherer

Marinez Scherer

Marinez Scherer is the COP30 Special Envoy for the Ocean, holds a PhD in Marine Sciences, and is a professor at the Federal University of Santa Catarina (UFSC). She is also co-chair of the IOC/UNESCO Working Group on Sustainable Ocean ...

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Katie Earnshaw

Katie Earnshaw is the Policy and Research Advisor at the International Seafarers’ Welfare and Assistance Network. She coordinates ISWAN’s work to strengthen the representation of seafarers’ voices in global policymaking through its consultative status at the International Maritime Organization. She ...

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