Two social scientists explain how caste-identities are pervasive in not just Hinduism but other South Asian faith groups as well.
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South Africa’s focus should be on maintaining smooth relations with critical export markets while searching for new ones.
Both countries have accepted very few Rohingya refugees to date, but new research suggests most Australians and New Zealanders are willing to resettle more.
Canada’s new Indo-Pacific strategy must include providing assistance to Rohingya women who have suffered sexual violence.
On the border between India and Bangladesh, the Sundarbans suffer from overexploitation and rising sea levels. With a “Climate Wall” project, a virtual museum is raising awareness and increasing resiliency.
The UN has been working for 20 years to increase the number of female peacekeepers – but countries that give their troops to the UN are reluctant to put more women in active combat.
Rising populations and a warming climate mean storm surges from super cyclones are likely to affect increasing numbers of vulnerable people.
The situation in refugee camps in Bangladesh may offer some lessons for communities hosting Ukrainian refugees.
An expert on rape during war examines the emerging evidence from Ukraine that Russian soldiers raped Ukrainian women and explains the role rape plays in conflicts.
Russia is a big player in the global nuclear power construction business. Why this era could soon be over.
A rice dish’s debut on a cooking competition show reflects the growing acceptance of ethnic foods.
Two Bangladeshi academics spoke to delegates at the Glasgow COP.
Global floods in 2021 showed the danger of poor emergency preparedness - and the importance of planning ahead.
Research on the front lines of climate change highlights the need to address the mental health outcomes of extreme weather events.
International law bars nations from causing environmental harms in other states. Should that include sending thousands of refugees over the border in search of food, water and shelter?
The 2013 Dhaka garment factory collapse is the clothing industry’s worst ever industrial incident. Not enough has changed for garment workers.
The U.S. is broken up into 50 states, plus territories like Puerto Rico and Guam, and a federal district, Washington, D.C. Most other countries have smaller parts too.
A transcript of episode 9 of The Conversation Weekly podcast, including an update on the situation for Rohingya refugees in Myanmar living in camps in Bangladesh.
Pakistan, created during the 1947 partition, comprised two geographical areas, separated by over a thousand miles. The fault lines between the two regions resulted in the birth of Bangladesh.
Continued persecution in Myanmar and dire living condition in Bangladesh push Rohingya people to keep seeking refuge.
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