Anti-China sentiment in South Korea
The surge in anti-China sentiment is alarming because it reflects a broader nativist and nationalist undercurrent, the writer argues.
When rights watchdogs falter
Nepal's National Human Rights Commission is a reflection of the problems of Nepali society, including misogyny and exclusion of minorities, argues the writer,
The perils of American exceptionalism
The writer says: "Long before Trump entered the White House, the United States had already signaled that while it helped design the rules of the postwar system, it did not…
A tale of two nails
The writer says: "The Nail Theory suggests a more rigid reality: power is a structure, and a specific position within a political party is a nail driven into that structure. This…
ASEAN must balance AI with cybersecurity
According to the writer, our region has seen a sharp rise in cyber threats, with attacks growing in scale and sophistication.
The silent enemy within the Malaysian Armed Forces
Recent investigations reveal an organized bribery network linked to army procurement.
China and US geoeconomic competition: The relevance for Korea
The writer says, "To understand this great power competition, it is helpful to think of three critical areas."
Signs of thaw in China-Canada relations
Sino-Canadian relations have seen fluctuations in recent years.
Nepal’s democratic transformation
From civil war to inclusive peace, the country has travelled a long road in a remarkably short time, says the writer, adding that the country, "has done so not through external…
Stop the theatricals, start corruption trials ASAP
The writer argues: "People in the Philippines are awake and angry. The 94% who think corruption hurts government don’t want political theatre; they want quick, fair, and obvious…