Artificial Intelligence (AI) is redefining Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) by transforming how societies anticipate, prevent, and prepare for climate-induced extremes. Beyond faster forecasts, AI enables integrated risk intelligence—combining earth observation, language-based decision support, and agent-based optimisation. The next frontier lies beyond AI: autonomous, ethical, and planetary-scale risk governance systems that continuously learn and adapt.
The mistreatment of the Tibetan community in Nepal needs to be viewed within the framework of the Nepalese government prioritising developmental benefits from China over rule of law and an effective human rights regime in Nepal. This has implications for potential domestic civil unrest and deterioration of diplomatic relations, which could destabilise Nepal’s fragile political institutions and economy
The tripartite agreement between New Delhi, the Assam government, and eight Adivasi insurgent groups will only perpetuate negative peace in the region, leaving little space for positive peace