ST Pre-U Primer

GP resource for pre-university students: Geopolitics in a brave new world

Intensifying US-China rivalry has led to economic fragmentation, rising trade protectionism, a relentless technology race, bifurcated supply chains, contested maritime boundaries and the risk of chokepoint leverage.

How are middle powers and small states surviving in this brave new world?

US President Donald Trump participates in a friendship walk through Zhongnanhai Garden with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing, China, May 15, 2026.

GP resource for pre-university students: The commercialisation of sports

The Spanish national team celebrating after beating Argentina to win the World Cup on July 19.

Has commercialisation done more harm than good for sport?

The Norway national team discussing tactics during a hydration break at the 2026 World Cup. The breaks, which occur once in each half, became one of the tournament’s most contentious talking points.

GP resource for pre-university students: How will biotechnology change human life?

The revolutionary potential of biotechnology has also been accompanied by question marks over the ethical implications of its application.

Biotechnology could revolutionise human life. Should it be allowed to?

As science pushes the frontiers of what is known about cancer and other diseases – allowing for new medicines to be developed – digital technology too, is pushing boundaries

GP resource for pre-university students: Navigating parenting in the modern era

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Generic photo of a man holding hand with a child/toddler, at Palawan beach, on May 1, 2024.
Can use for stories on parenthood, father, parenting, family, relationship, birth rate, childhood, adoption, fostering, special needs, emotional well being, child custody for dad,

Parenting in the modern age – a battle for attention

Today, parenting involves not just being physically present, but guarding the “front door” to a digital world that is always open.

GP resource for pre-university students: Climate adaptation strategy

The global climate agenda has entered a more turbulent phase over the past 15 months.

Climate adaptation’s moment has come and it brings big opportunities

Nations that take the lead in adaptation investments, financing and innovation will reap the rewards of timely action.

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