Plan B for new capital for Indonesia: Horizontal decentralisation
In the case of moving Indonesia’s capital away from Jakarta, the pandemic has taught us that we do not need to be in the same city to work together, and that this could be a…
Spare the child
The role of parents in pushing their children to the brink cannot be underestimated; often it is found that they find it necessary to inflict private tuitions on children already…
The US-Papua New Guinea defence pact could be a headache for Indonesia
Due to the possibility of the deal bringing about a shift in regional power dynamics, Indonesia should engage in diplomacy with both the US and Papua New Guinea to ensure its…
The 21st century is no one’s century
Today, trade war and economic rivalry have led to a grand strategic stand-off between the US and China, with the world witnessing a superpower showdown.
Imran Khan’s moment of truth
The maverick leader is facing the most serious test of his chequered political career.
Deadly climb: Record number of deaths at the world’s highest mountain
While the spirit of adventure of those attempting the climb must be lauded, it is incumbent on those in charge to ensure that expeditions are better regulated.
What will the next military coup look like
In the event of no coalition being able to muster the votes needed to select a new prime minister, the government will be in a state of limbo, unless some other recombination of…
Power, secrecy, and the politics of hypocrisy
The writer says why former president Arroyo, a shrewd politician and survivor of countless power struggles, acted so early and rather clumsily is quite puzzling.
How Asean can seize its energy opportunities
The once slow but steady worldwide energy transition is now a rocky and uncertain global energy landscape, notes the writer.
The global war for talent is expanding
The writer says it is no longer the West versus East, with the Middle East picking up the pace.