Many Southeast Asian countries are blamed for their role in the disposing of plastic waste into the world’s oceans. While there are certainly domestic waste management issues in the region, the problem is exacerbated by the receipt of foreign waste shipments...

While seemingly plain, sand is one of the most coveted natural resources in the world. Rivaling the importance of water or natural oil and gas, sand is a valuable resource for construction that facilitates the growth of ...

With the discovery of large natural gas and oil fields along the coast of Senegal in 2014, the country may be headed for a wealthier future. Despite the positive outlook, the country must work to develop regulatory frameworks for good energy governance and...

The prevalence of wildlife trade continues to threaten economic stability in the ASEAN region. After nine tons of ivory was seized by customs in Singapore on July 21, 2019...

The European Union brought forth new legislation in April 2018 that grants whistleblowers better protection against retaliation and other repercussions. Previously, member states of the EU managed cases of whistleblowing individually, giving governments free rein over...

The Christchurch Call, established in May 2019, is an initiative that brought both the private and public sectors together with the goal of eliminating terrorist and violent extremist content online. The call characterizes...

The air pollution crisis not only threatens millions of people’s lives in Jakarta, but it also represents a real concern for future economic development. Indonesia's capital became a trending topic on social media after...

The release of slowing GDP growth data for the first quarter of 2019 has added to the sense of uncertainty surrounding Mexico’s economy, particularly in the energy sector...

Since the Soviet Union launched the first space satellite Sputnik I in 1957, the space industry has been dominated by state actors usually within the context of geopolitical competition such as...