The Asian way key to building peace
One key factor behind Asia's remarkable development achievements is that the majority of Asian countries are committed to maintaining peace, promoting development and interacting…
Jho Low case: The secrets will be out of the bag soon
The authorities confirmed on May 30 that Low was hiding in Macau, and it appeared that his case was about to be rounded up very soon.
How to respond to the satellite launch of North Korea
As Pyongyang's satellite launch has deteriorated security, Seoul should give it urgent attention, says the writer.
Controversial Maharlika fund a litmus test for Marcos admin
The key to making this sovereign wealth fund a success is to have it run by professional managers and insulate them from the vagaries of politics, notes the paper.
Are Bangladesh’s tax policies addressing inequality?
The use of a redistributive fiscal policy is a solution to the rising inequality, notes the writer.
The Erdogan era lives on, as does the power of populism
For Erdogan, and for many leaders around the world, populism is not an ideology. It's rather a robust political strategy.
Schism between India and China widens
The success of events conducted in locations objected to by China or Pakistan indicates that India has gained by projecting its territorial claims.
The deteriorating Imran-establishment ties make it unlikely for him to regain power soon
The writer says that while former PM Khan is popular, he will not be able to translate that into votes with major party desertions, and may instead be jailed or exiled.
(Not) a party official
The paper says that regardless of its merits or shortcomings, President Jokowi's actions have set a clear precedent of what a president can and cannot do when dealing with…
Upcoming AI policy may turn out to be an exercise in futility
The paper says the Pakistan government's upcoming AI policy has been crafted without finalising dedicated data laws, which have been in the draft stage since 2018.