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Why Participatory Budgeting is the Future of Democracy
In an era where trust in government is declining and political apathy is on the rise, participatory budgeting (PB) offers a beacon of hope....
Indonesia’s Economic Renaissance: Bold Policies and United Alliances for a Resilient Future
Indonesia is at a crossroads. Signs of economic distress are growing—from a depreciating rupiah and falling stock markets to liquidity issues in key state-owned...
Artificial Intelligence, Not a Weapon or a Race, but a Means for Human Progress
From the time when humans took a sturdy log and turned it into a cudgel, up to artificial intelligence, every technological advance has been...
How Agentic AI is Reshaping the Global South: Opportunities & Risks
Agentic AI, a form of artificial intelligence capable of acting autonomously in decision-making and task execution without continuous human instruction, has begun transforming the...
Building Inclusive AI for Nuclear Tech: Navigating Politics, Practice & Innovation
The fourth industrial revolution has started in an era of rapid technological transformation, with Artificial Intelligence (AI) leading the way. AI, despite its origins...
Give back to Caesar what is Caesar’s, and to Taiwan nothing
In January, TSMC CEO C.C. Wei gave a speech at a university in Taiwan, complaining about the difficulties and high costs of setting up...
The Geopolitics of Semiconductor Supply Chains
Semiconductors are at the heart of modern technology, powering everything from smartphones and AI to military systems and industrial machines. Their manufacture and delivery...
Indonesia’s Ambiguous Future on Economic Diplomacy: BRICS, OECD, or CPTPP?
Over the past couple of weeks, we have seen much news about Indonesia facing a significant, confusing decision regarding joining international economic organizations or...
The AI Race: How National Rivalries Hindered Progress on Global AI Safety
The AI Summit held in Paris this month was expected to be a pivotal moment in shaping the future of artificial intelligence. However, it...
Why Is AI Adoption Slower in the Global South, and How Can It Leap Forward?
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is reshaping industries worldwide, yet its adoption remains significantly slower in the Global South compared to the Global North. While developed...