In Primal Fear: Tribalism, Empathy and the Way Forward, Robert M. Smith added three other core irrational reactions that most humans share: (1) fear of outsiders who do not share the same cultural values; (2) fear of disruptions to our routine social order and cohesion; and (3) fear of being left behind or kept out of the loop (everyone else knows
His administration is expected
this not in the context of the terrorism threat but as a result of the proximity of the base to key military facilities in China. There are small signs that there could be a change in the US approach to Afghanistan under Trump. His administration is expected to release a new Central Asia strategy in the coming months. This will be a crucial opportu
courts have continued to convict
In the first three months of 2025, investigators have continued to initiate criminal cases against Jehovah’s Witnesses and carry out armed raids on their homes, and courts have continued to convict Jehovah’s Witnesses under anti-extremism legislation for exercising their right to freedom of religion and belief (see below). On 3 February, a cour
Australia will spend US$378 million
which saw a shift to signing transactional, bilateral agreements with a heavy geosecurity orientation. It started with the Falepili Union with Tuvalu in 2023, offering climate change-driven resettlement of citizens to Australia in exchange for a security veto. One of the biggest deals was last year with Papua New Guinea. Australia will spend US$378
combating diseases like malaria
Since 2010, the major focus of the agency has been around health. USAID played an instrumental role in combating diseases like malaria and tuberculosis. USAID has also significantly invested in promoting democracy and civil society across the globe, through programmes focused on election monitoring and anti-corruption initiatives.iv Furthermore, US