• Grading the G7

    Syed Munir Khasru     |      July 6, 2025

    The 2025 G7 Summit was overshadowed by war, wildfires, and walkouts—most notably President Trump’s abrupt exit before launching strikes on Iran. What was meant to be a forum for unity on trade, energy, and climate instead exposed the deep fractures defining today’s global order.

  • Walking the walk on climate talks

    Syed Munir Khasru     |      November 14, 2024

    As COP29 approaches, Australia’s climate policy sits at a critical crossroads, with ambitious goals tempered by ongoing reliance on fossil fuels.

  • Long, hot winter

    Syed Munir Khasru     |      September 8, 2024

    While clean energy transition may not be a panacea, it represents a critical tool in Australia’s battle against climate change, and its efforts to decrease greenhouse gas emissions, enhance air quality, foster economic opportunities, and fortify a more resilient future for its people.

  • What now for the U.N.?

    Syed Munir Khasru     |      November 7, 2023

    It is no secret that the UN needs reform. Nearly eight decades on, and with great power competition having returned, the UN is bleeding relevance.