Pamiri Ismailis increasingly running from persecution
5 minute read. Syinat Sultanalieva, a Central Asia Researcher at Human Rights Watch, describes an increasing number of desperate Pamiri Ismailis fleeing their homes while facing persecution
As World Leaders, we reaffirm our commitment: We must create a Green Transition that leaves No One Behind
6 minute read. By Joe Biden, Emmanuel Macron, Rishi Sunak, Olaf Scholz, Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Mia Amor Mottley, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, Ursula von der Leyen, Charles Michel, Fumio Kishida, William Ruto, Macky Sall, Cyril Ramaphosa.
Kamadia, iDose Editor-In-Chief, Recommits to Freedom of Speech
Why feature an article co-authored by world presidents and prime ministers when iDose is critical of many? Why feature a piece that completely rejects the way in which many experts approach international affairs? In briefly commenting on these and other issues, iDose Editor-In-Chief, Aly Kamadia, recommits to the publication's conviction to freedom of speech
If Humans went Extinct, what would Earth look like within a year?
5 minute read. Asking what would happen within a year if humans went extinct is not a common question. But in this interesting read, Carlton Basmajian, Associate Professor of Urban Design at Iowa State University, paints a fascinating picture - which also raises more questions
Artificial Intelligence Is Becoming Much Scarier
4 minute read. Paul Thagard, Distinguished Professor Emeritus of Philosophy, University of Waterloo, used to believe that human-level AI was too far away to be a threat to human well-being. In this piece, Thagard describes the logic behind changing his mind.
Wagner Group rebellion demonstrates Russia’s failure to quell rivalries
5 minute read. Tracey German, Professor of Conflict and Security at King’s College London, provides some crucial context for the apparent coup attempt in Russia
The Myth of the Zero-Sum Geopolitical Chessboard
5 minute read. Robert Skidelsky, Professor Emeritus at Warwick University & member of the British House of Lords, argues that geopolitics suffers from an overly pessimistic view of international relations. He does so by weaving in pressing issues of the day.