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But blockchain and other technology could improve traceability in supply chains.
With the return of Israeli forces, the Lebanese parliament scrapped elections scheduled for May. The move is a recurring theme in the country’s fractured politics.
Cities aren’t just places where multiple crises may collide. They’re also places where people develop ways to navigate them.
The takeover was the 11th successful coup d'etat in Africa since just 2020, and the latest destabilizing event in a country long plagued by governance challenges.
After two Triple Zero outages, a data breach and a $100 million fine for predatory sales in recent years, sorry is not enough. Here’s what Optus needs to do next.
Robust systems, decisive moves by the authorities and responsible reactions from the public were all responsible for averting catastrophe.
We should consider what our society is doing to the planet not just during our individual lifespans but over the long term.
The El Niño drought in Malawi decimated the maize harvest this year. It has left the country with few options other than importing food.
Recent flooding in Tanzania prompted debate about the role of a new megadam. This matters as climate change models predict flooding could increase.
What’s a polycrisis? We’re in one, and greed and power are undoubtedly worsening it, but our knowledge remains poor. Experts know a lot about individual risks and crises, but not how they interact.
Crises are no longer something to fix but situations to manage.
Hijab controversy in Nigeria’s public schools has further exposed how religion has polarised Africa’s most populous nation.
Inspirational and brave, the Ukrainian president exhibits all seven ‘virtues’ of effective crisis leadership.
Their social media feeds contain images of tanks, bombs and war-style propaganda. Here’s how to help them navigate social media ‘news’ content about war, while minimising any distress.
Every agricultural role-player is keeping an eye on the developments in the Black Sea region.
A physician-bioethicist reflects on how health professionals are yet again facing painful reminders of the early months of the pandemic.
Scientists can be asked to help find solutions during disasters. A study of how archaeologists worked on the problem of looting during the Syrian war offers lessons for science done during crisis.
It may seem strange to seek humour in the face of disaster, but our need to do so is ancient.
Clashes between farmers and herders in Nigeria have their roots in history and an overriding arc of insecurity, but new challenges are contributing to the problem.
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