Events behind the numbers
Each event listed below contributes to the dashboard aggregate you clicked on. Click any title to open its full ethical analysis (the 7-framework breakdown, the 4D scoring, the on-chain transaction).
China rolls out the red carpet for Myanmar’s dictator
Legitimizing a genocidal regime by hosting its leader violates human rights and enables atrocities. | The state visit legitimizes a genocidal military regime, directly violating core human rights and undermining democratic principles. While…
Fresh landfill work begins in Cape Henoko for U.S. base transfer
Land reclamation for military base transfer violates environmental and indigenous rights with high magnitude. | The action directly undermines environmental sustainability and indigenous rights by initiating land reclamation for a military …
Why China’s Belt and Road oil-and-gas boom is different this time
China's Belt and Road oil-and-gas investments risk locking in fossil fuel infrastructure. | The shift in China's Belt and Road oil-and-gas strategy shows potential for economic development but risks entrenching fossil fuel infrastructure, w…
What launch of Himars rockets towards Taiwan Strait says about Taipei’s battle plans
Military escalation increases regional instability and violates rights to security. | Taiwan's defensive military exercise aims to deter aggression and protect sovereignty, which aligns with peace and institutional stability (SDG 16). Howev…
India’s rainfall deficit at 35% as monsoon progress stalls
[Auto-resolved by learned corrector: learned-map — A=MINT/B=MINT -> MINT (human chose this in 87% of 272 past reviews)] Severe climate-driven crisis outweighs institutional response; net negative impact on SDGs 2, 6, 12, 13. | The governmen…
Peat swamp forest in Rawa Tripa burns again
[Auto-resolved by learned corrector: learned-map — A=MINT/B=MINT -> MINT (human chose this in 87% of 272 past reviews)] Legal protection undermined by recurring fires and enforcement failures. | The legal designation of Rawa Tripa as a prot…
China’s Xi vows support for Myanmar as President Min Aung Hlaing moves to bridge isolation
Diplomatic support for a junta with severe human rights violations outweighs geopolitical stability benefits. | China's diplomatic support for Myanmar's junta leadership prioritizes regional stability but risks legitimizing a regime with do…
Pakistan raises defense spending amid regional conflicts
Both analysts agree on MINT; consensus on diversion of funds from SDGs and human rights. | The decision to raise defense spending amid economic constraints and regional conflicts prioritizes military expenditure over civilian welfare and su…
Conservation activists voice concern over Theppakadu Elephant Camp modernisation plan
[Auto-resolved by learned corrector: learned-map — A=MINT/B=MINT -> MINT (human chose this in 87% of 272 past reviews)] Institutional action (modernization plan) enables harm by encroaching on protected habitat; activism opposes it. | The a…
China declares branch of ‘Xi Jinping Thought’ as official party doctrine
Both analysts agree on MINT; consensus on centralization risks outweighing governance benefits. | The declaration formalizes party governance under Xi Jinping Thought, which may improve institutional coherence but significantly centralizes …
Task Force for National Parks and Potential Conflict of Interest Signals
Appointment of close relative to environmental governance role creates systemic conflict of interest risk. | The appointment raises serious concerns about institutional integrity and transparency in environmental governance, undermining pub…
Heatwaves and ozone together increase India’s cardiac deaths: study
Study reveals systemic harm to public health and environment, warranting MINT for CBWD. | The study documents concrete harm to public health and the right to life, with measurable mortality linked to environmental conditions. While the rese…
China: Detention of Church Leaders Signals Intensifying Attacks on Religious Freedom
[Auto-resolved by learned corrector: learned-map — A=MINT/B=MINT -> MINT (human chose this in 87% of 272 past reviews)] State detention of religious leaders violates human rights; action warrants punishment. | The detention of church leader…
EU says China trained Russian troops as bloc weighs tougher stance on Beijing
China's alleged military training of Russian troops violates international peace norms, outweighing EU's cautious response. | The EU's verification and potential sanctions represent a cautious but necessary response to a serious allegation …
Mining project overlaps wildlife corridor, ignites debate
Forest land diversion for mining threatens biodiversity and planetary boundaries, outweighing awareness benefits. | The mining project proposal directly threatens biodiversity and ecological integrity by diverting critical forest land, viol…
One year after the Maba Sangaji forest tragedy
Both analysts agree on MINT; the state's repression and unchecked mining expansion outweigh community resistance. | The event highlights a stark ethical conflict: indigenous communities exercising their rights to land and culture face state…
The quiet escalation unfolding around Taiwan’s remote outposts as Beijing sends ships
China's unilateral maritime assertion violates international law and escalates regional instability. | The action constitutes a unilateral assertion of territorial and maritime control by China, undermining regional stability and violating …
Taiwan launches website for Chinese nationals to report intelligence
[Auto-resolved by learned corrector: learned-map — A=MINT/B=MINT -> MINT (human chose this in 87% of 272 past reviews)] Enables state repression and violates UDHR rights to free expression and assembly. | The action directly undermines fund…
In Thailand, invisible poison from Myanmar mines threatens the Mekong and its residents
[Auto-resolved by learned corrector: learned-map — A=MINT/B=MINT -> MINT (human chose this in 87% of 272 past reviews)] Institutional inaction on unregulated mining enables harm; action to regulate would protect rights. | The article descri…
Peace for Taiwan needs ‘joint answer’ from both sides, says top Beijing official
[Auto-resolved by learned corrector: learned-map — A=MINT/B=NEUTRAL -> MINT (human chose this in 93% of 255 past reviews)] Beijing's framing undermines Taiwan's sovereignty and right to self-determination, despite the forum's dialogue inten…
China’s navy has missiles and drones. Why is it bringing back the ‘big guns’?
Military escalation undermines global peace and security, violating UDHR principles. | The development of a new 155mm naval gun system by China's navy represents a significant escalation in military capability, directly undermining peace an…
Escaping Kabul: ride or die
Consensus on BURN; both analysts agree evacuation counters Taliban oppression of women. | The Taliban's takeover created severe violations of women's rights and freedoms, constituting a grave ethical breach. The clandestine evacuation opera…
India bets big on domestic drones for future warfare
Both analysts agree on MINT; consensus on military drone expansion undermining peace and rights. | While India's domestic drone investment may enhance national security and technological sovereignty, it significantly escalates risks of auto…
Beijing confirms arrest of US citizen Min Zin on espionage charges
Arrest without transparent evidence violates UDHR rights and risks diplomatic harm. | The arrest of Min Zin on espionage charges without transparent evidence or due process undermines fundamental human rights, particularly freedom from arbi…
China arrests US researcher it says is suspected of 'spying'
Arrest violates UDHR rights and undermines academic freedom; high magnitude ethical violation. | The arrest of a US researcher on espionage charges undermines fundamental human rights to freedom of expression, peaceful assembly, and due pro…
China confirms detention of an American citizen suspected of espionage
State detention without transparent legal process violates UDHR rights. | The detention of an American citizen by Chinese authorities on espionage charges raises serious concerns about due process, presumption of innocence, and transparency…
Study Says Palm Oil Plantations Displace Indigenous Papuan Communities
Research exposes severe violations but the documented harm outweighs the act's positive impact. | The research act itself is a positive consciousness-raising milestone that documents and publicizes severe human rights violations against Ind…
North Labuhanbatu Forest Damaged, Wildlife Habitat Disrupted Triggering Human-Wildlife Conflict
Forest degradation threatens biodiversity and ecosystem stability, increasing human-wildlife conflict. | The destruction of North Labuhanbatu Forest undermines biodiversity and ecosystem stability, violating planetary boundaries and climate…
Indian owner of Valcambi suspected of inflating revenue
Alleged corporate fraud undermines market integrity and investor rights. | The alleged fraudulent inflation of revenue by a major gold refiner undermines investor trust, corporate transparency, and market integrity. This action violates fun…
Menimbang Nuklir di Pusaran Arus Transisi Energi Indonesia
[Auto-resolved by learned corrector: learned-map — A=MINT/B=MINT -> MINT (human chose this in 87% of 272 past reviews)] Institutional action prioritizes nuclear expansion despite risks, violating harm prevention principles. | Indonesia's en…
Taiwan says Chinese vessels entered disputed waters in South China Sea
Chinese vessels entering disputed waters increases regional tensions and undermines peaceful resolution. | The event reflects a conflict over territorial sovereignty in the South China Sea. While Taiwan's enforcement of its territorial clai…
AirAsia X postpones Bahrain flight route due to regional conflict
[Auto-resolved by learned corrector: learned-map — A=MINT/B=MINT -> MINT (human chose this in 87% of 272 past reviews)] Both analysts agree on MINT; the action avoids harm but causes economic disruption. | The airline's decision to postpone…
Mystery platform? China says it was carrying out research at Scarborough Shoal
[Auto-resolved by learned corrector: learned-map — A=MINT/B=NEUTRAL -> MINT (human chose this in 93% of 255 past reviews)] Geopolitical tensions outweigh scientific benefits in disputed territory. | The scientific research aspect of the exp…
India turns to military to beef up security after exam scandals
Militarization of education undermines civil liberties despite short-term integrity gains. | While the action aims to uphold educational integrity by preventing exam fraud, it does so through militarization, which risks normalizing excessiv…
The Chinese AI police tech aimed at physical, psychological and emotional states
AI policing enabling mass surveillance and rights violations outweighs minor tech exhibition benefits. | The exhibition represents a technological advancement in law enforcement tools, but the deployment of AI to assess suspects' psychologi…
Crime against caracal sparks a census project for the cat
[Auto-resolved by learned corrector: learned-map — A=MINT/B=NEUTRAL -> MINT (human chose this in 93% of 255 past reviews)] Institutional action (police response) punishes harm by arresting perpetrators and enabling future protection via cen…