National insecurity: what happens when countries start to lose their sense of identity?

The search for security and meaning in a fractured world is increasingly influencing state behaviour and global politics.

UN report warns AI could soon use 3% of world’s electricity and more water than we need to drink

A UN report warns AI's rapid growth could consume 3% of global electricity and vast amounts of water, raising concerns about environmental sustainability, resource competition and climate impacts.

Surf, sewage, survival – young athletes on the frontline of climate change

The impacts are not limited to the immediate aftermath of extreme weather events but can continue for months afterwards.

Why a US ‘freeloading’ claim has put the heat on NZ’s independent foreign policy

US criticism that NZ is “freeloading” on defence spending has intensified debate over New Zealand’s independent foreign policy, balancing stronger security ties with the US against preserving sovereign decision-making.