Tag: policy governance
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America First? How Trump Financial Products Spark Questions of Presidential Conflicts of Interest
Introduction: A new era of financial products and public scrutiny The launch of five new financial products tied to the notion of an “America first” strategy has reignited a long-standing debate about whether a president can steer private ventures without compromising official duties. As markets opened on a bright Thursday at the New York Stock…
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Thailand Pays the Price for Unregulated Mining Boom
Overview: The unregulated mining surge and its hidden costs Thailand, like many countries in Southeast Asia, has seen a rapid uptick in mining activity driven by the global clean energy transition and the demand for rare earth elements and other minerals used in electric vehicles, renewable energy tech, and consumer electronics. What began as a…
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No seat at the table: Botswana’s NGOs sidelined in HIV strategy talks
Overview: Exclusion from Botswana’s HIV strategy negotiations Rising concerns are echoing through Botswana as negotiations shaping the country’s HIV response unfold under a new international framework. Reports indicate that civil society groups, including prominent non-governmental organizations (NGOs), were not invited to high-level discussions about the future direction of Botswana’s HIV program. The absence of NGO…
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How Paschal Donohoe Maintains a Low-Drama Path to Power
Unobtrusive ascent: the Donohoe playbook Paschal Donohoe’s political career has long intrigued observers: a path that seems to glide past controversy while quietly accumulating influence. Some see in him a blueprint for reaching the highest echelons of government without devolving into the public furor that often accompanies ascent. To understand how he does it, it…
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Why Sun-Dimming as a Climate Fix Is Faulty Science
Rethinking an Extreme Solution to Global Warming As global temperatures climb and climate models become more alarming, a controversial idea has moved from the fringes of academic debate to the edge of policy discussions: sun-dimming geoengineering. Proponents argue that releasing fine aerosols into the upper atmosphere could reflect a portion of sunlight back into space,…
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Mirror Biology: Governing the Next Frontier of Life Sciences
Introduction: A Precautionary Path Forward for Mirror Biology Mirror biology sits at the edge of life sciences, where researchers study mirror-image molecules and the speculative possibility of mirror organisms. While mirror molecules offer therapeutic and industrial potential, the creation of self-replicating mirror life raises profound questions about health, ecology, and governance. A growing consensus among…