Sarosh Nagar is a Marshall Scholar and researcher at Harvard & UCL studying emerging technologies. Prior to graduating from Harvard College in 2024, he served as an HIR Executive Content Editor.
Asia
Japan has long been considered Asia's underperformer. However, with the right changes, it is possible that an aging Japan may be as or even more influential in some aspects as compared to the Japan of the last two decades.
Ukraine
"Historically, nations may have been the most likely to exploit the power vacuums created by conflict, but in modern times, governments may also be joined by corporations in their attempt to exploit instability for gain. This is clear in Russia's invasion of Ukraine.”
Asia
"The Singaporean experience with reform highlights what South Korea likely needs to do to resolve the challenges posed by its own mental health epidemic."
China
"A new pandemic treaty should remain within the existing confines of the WHO without creating new multilateral organizations."
Energy & Environment
"Venezuela's state-run PDVSA oil company has been pumping out oil without concerns about contamination. As a result, PDVSA rarely cleans up oil spills regularly, meaning that oil is now damaging Venezuela's once-pristine environment and harming the health of the communities in the region."
Public Health
The rise of the illicit market for prescription drugs may seem innocuous. But its consequences are far larger than many can image.
Public Health
"The global vaccination race threatens to leave Sub-Saharan Africa behind. The consequences of doing so will be global."
Public Health
"Ghana, Senegal, Sierra Leone, and more have shown the world that this region should no longer be counted out. Rather, it has the potential to innovate and serve as a model to resolve humanitarian crises across the world."