The Growing Crisis of Illegal Gold Mining in Indonesia: Economic Drivers, Environmental Devastation, and the Shadow Economy
The Indonesian government appears to be struggling to contain the rapid proliferation of illegal gold mining activities, known locally as Pertambangan Emas Tanpa Izin (PETI), which continue to scar landscapes…
Sri Lanka Grapples with Triple Shock: Cyclone Ditwah’s Devastation Compounded by Economic Fragility and Global Conflict
Sri Lanka is currently in the throes of a profound humanitarian and economic crisis, grappling with the lingering wounds of Cyclone Ditwah, which struck in November 2025, even as its…







