The world responds to a rising India
The order for 470 commercial aircraft signed by Air India was an indicator of the impact India has on the global economy.
Lesson learned from the kidnapping in Papua
The incident should prompt the state and relevant stakeholders to evaluate development and security policies in the Papua highlands and for Papuans living in the area.
Working together for the future of the news industry
We do not believe that the choice for Indonesia is between regulation and no regulation. Rather, it is about designing regulations that can work for all Indonesians.
Be prepared for increasingly dangerous military provocations
The latest firing may have been a demonstration of North Korea’s ability to counterattack immediately if attacked by the United States and South Korea, or the readiness of the…
Cutting UN aid will spell disaster for Rohingya refugees
The most sustainable solution would be the safe, dignified repatriation of Rohingya refugees, which would give them full citizenship rights.
There is hope, still, for United Nations
It would not be wrong to say in surprising ways the UN overcame the structural limitations that were imposed on it at its creation, as well as the political restrictions imposed…
Ukraine war: Its impact on Asia a year on
Over the past year, the shock of the Ukraine war has been absorbed in Asean. Its effects are considered limited, though rising inflation is troubling.
Accessible health care for all
The Covid-19 pandemic has already highlighted the urgent need to establish government satellite hospitals that would provide specialized services in the provinces.
Dhaka’s perennial parking problems
The lack of designated parking spaces in and around commercial buildings, markets, and in general in Dhaka, intensifies the already aggravated traffic gridlock on the city roads.
Can the ‘Umeda Renaissance’ revitalize Osaka and Kansai region?
The largest transport hub in western Japan, Umeda saw a decline in train passengers due to the Covid-19 pandemic and is now undergoing major redevelopment.