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A regional strategy and a focus on capacity building would strengthen Gulf investments in S&T, say Wael K. Al-Delaimy and Hilal A. Lashuel.

Developing-world scientists should make every effort to pursue careers at home – and their governments should help them, says Mohamed Hassan.

African malaria research networks have helped scientists combat the disease, but they need more stable support and longer-term funding, says Thomas Egwang.

Renewed political commitment means China and India could set the pace for bilateral South–South collaboration, say Purnima Rupal and Dinesh Abrol.

Sustainable governance in the Gulf of Mexico calls for joint action by Cuba, Mexico and the United States, argues Jorge Brenner.

Muslim countries should harness the talents of their huge diaspora and support collaboration between their expatriate and local scientists, says Munir Nayfeh.

The Muslim world need not lag behind in science and technology. Abdalla Alnajjar looks at an initiative that is charting a new approach.

Science and innovation in the countries of the Organization of the Islamic Conference are woefully inadequate, but the tide can be turned, says Mohamed H.A. Hassan.

Science and technology are the keys to bringing Africa closer together, says Mohamed H. A. Hassan.

Asian scientists must work together to circumvent political tensions and produce high-quality research, says a Nature editorial.

Nuclear development in the Middle East could prove disastrous if intentions move away from peaceful programmes, says Jalil Roshandel.

More should be done to strengthen ties between formal scientific research and informal grassroots innovations, says Anil Gupta.

In the run-up to the African Union's January science summit, Julie Clayton interviews their commissioner for science and technology, Nadia Essayed.

David King argues Africa must drive the science and technology initiatives that pave its way to development.

Despite regional unrest, Middle Eastern scientists are working together to manage precious water supplies, says Eric Pallant.

Next year's African Union summit on science and technology is a real opportunity, says Alex Tindimubona, but leaders must debate openly and listen to the research community.