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Geography and politics stand in the way of an independent Palestinian state
Source: ForeignAffairs4 Source: The Conversation – UK – By Nils Mallock, PhD Candidate, Department of Psychological and Behavioural Science, London School of Economics and Political Science; King’s College London There has been a recent rush of countries to formally recognise the state of Palestine. Affirming Palestinian sovereignty marks a historic diplomatic milestone, yet the exact…
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Dodo 2.0: how close are we to the return of this long extinct bird?
Source: ForeignAffairs4 Source: The Conversation – UK – By Timothy Hearn, Senior Lecturer in Bioinformatics, Anglia Ruskin University US biotech company Colossal Biosciences says it has finally managed to keep pigeon cells alive in the lab long enough to tweak their DNA – a crucial step toward its dream of recreating the dodo. The firm…
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The UK, France, Canada and Australia have recognised Palestine – what does that mean? Expert Q&A
Source: ForeignAffairs4 Source: The Conversation – UK – By George Kyris, Associate Professor in International Politics, University of Birmingham The UK, France, Canada and Australia are among a group of nations that are moving to formally recognise the state of Palestine like most other states have done over the years. This move is a major…
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Tanzania’s social media clampdown and the elections – what’s at risk
Source: ForeignAffairs4 Source: The Conversation – Africa (2) – By Leah Mwainyekule, Lecturer, University of Westminster Social media platforms like WhatsApp, Instagram, Facebook and X have transformed political dialogue and activism in Tanzania. The democratisation of political expression has especially empowered young voters and activists to challenge government actions and champion causes such as human…
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AI in Africa: 5 issues that must be tackled for digital equality
Source: ForeignAffairs4 Source: The Conversation – Africa – By Rachel Adams, Honorary Research Fellow of The Ethics Lab, University of Cape Town The AI revolution risks deepening inequality between the global north and south. Clarote & AI4Media/betterimagesofai.org, CC BY-SA If it’s steered correctly, artificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to accelerate development. It can drive…
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The warning signs are clear: We’re heading toward a digital crisis
Source: ForeignAffairs4 Source: The Conversation – Canada – By Dean Curran, Associate Professor, Sociology, University of Calgary People’s lives are more enmeshed with digital systems than ever before, increasing users’ vulnerability and insecurity. From data leaks like the 2017 Equifax data breach to the more recent cyberattack on British retailer Marks & Spencer, business operations…
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4 films that show how humans can fortify – or botch – their relationship with AI
Source: ForeignAffairs4 Source: The Conversation – USA (2) – By Murugan Anandarajan, Professor of Decision Sciences and Management Information Systems, Drexel University In ‘Resident Evil,’ the Red Queen is efficient and logical, but also indifferent to human life. Constantin Film Artificial intelligence isn’t just a technical challenge. It’s a relationship challenge. Every time you give…
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Cars versus kids: How resistance to change limits children’s right to the city
Source: ForeignAffairs4 Source: The Conversation – Canada – By Patricia Collins, Associate Professor, Queen’s University, Ontario Many Canadians over the age of 40 likely remember spending their childhoods playing on the street and moving around their communities on their own or with friends. And, according to the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goal 11, cities should…
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Gen Z protests brought about change in Nepal via the powers — and perils — of social media
Source: ForeignAffairs4 Source: The Conversation – Canada – By Luna KC, Assistant Professor, Global and International Studies, University of Northern British Columbia Youth protesters in Nepal are in the global spotlight for their angry response to the government’s sweeping social media ban in an apparent attempt to silence their dissent. The government’s actions ignited mass…
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Religion often shapes someone’s view of abortion – but what about a woman’s actual decision?
Source: ForeignAffairs4 Source: The Conversation – USA (3) – By Amy Adamczyk, Professor of Sociology and Criminal Justice, City University of New York A patient prepares to take mifepristone, the first of two pills, for a medication abortion during a visit to a clinic in Kansas City, Kan., in 2022. AP Photo/Charlie Riedel Many factors…