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More than just police reform: A social contract for policing
Academia 1 week ago

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More than just police reform: A social contract for policing

True police reform is more than a change in regulation; it is a living social contract where legitimacy is earned daily and security is co-produced by the police and the public.
When geopolitics fractures the world, culture keeps societies whole
Academia 1 week ago

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When geopolitics fractures the world, culture keeps societies whole

In a world fractured by geopolitical rivalry and rising polarization, the quiet resilience of cultural expression, from Aceh to the global stage, may be the most enduring foundation for social peace.
Neon crescent: Navigating faith and fasting in the heart of Las Vegas
Academia 2 weeks ago

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Neon crescent: Navigating faith and fasting in the heart of Las Vegas

For young Muslims, the urban, commercial environment of Las Vegas does not just challenge their faith; it transforms how they express it.
Water cooperation and the test of multilateralism
Academia 2 weeks ago

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Water cooperation and the test of multilateralism

Country-led action on water, guided by a common vision and supported by a more aligned UN system, can demonstrate that multilateralism is capable of reform and results.
Christmas 2025 message: Saving the nation, starting from the dinner table
Academia 3 months ago

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Christmas 2025 message: Saving the nation, starting from the dinner table

The Christmas 2025 theme as declared by the PGI and the KWI urges reflection on the state of Indonesian families and how "saving" them is inherently linked to the republic's future.
Women are leaving what no longer serves them
Academia 3 months ago

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Women are leaving what no longer serves them

Patriarchy damages a potentially powerful force of mature masculinity, one that could have been emotionally grounded, ethically strong and socially accountable
The one condition nuclear power cannot ignore
Academia 3 months ago

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The one condition nuclear power cannot ignore

When corruption is massive, pervasive and prevailing, the safety assumptions behind nuclear technology collapse. 
The bullying crisis
Editorial 4 months ago

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The bullying crisis

The recent series of child bullying cases reveals a systemic failure of our education system to protect children.
Rediscovering ‘pesantren’ subculture amid public scrutiny
Academia 5 months ago

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Rediscovering ‘pesantren’ subculture amid public scrutiny

Most pesantren (Islamic boarding schools) are evolving organically, seeking to balance their heritage with the demands of contemporary education and regulation.
Beyond the treaty table: Advancing action on plastic pollution
Academia 5 months ago

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Beyond the treaty table: Advancing action on plastic pollution

The lack of a global plastics treaty does not mean that people are standing idly by: communities, businesses and governments are already moving forward with national plans to tackle the scourge of plastic pollution.
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