A love letter to airports
At airports, people are between worlds, and it's a journey within a journey
The roots of Mahathir’s Tanah Melayu remarks
The former prime minister’s comments reflect a cultural nationalism centred on a Malay realm whose reach extends far beyond the peninsula.
Prevailing in the power game will be in vain if the economy tanks
The tenuous state of the economy urges an end to political turmoil and calls for responsible economic management in the months ahead.
US being predictably unpredictable on Taiwan
Judging by the way the Biden administration is currently acting, this appears to be the US policy towards the island.
Is the rupee too weak to recover?
For a long time to come, the country may have to continue external borrowings, just to retire or service old external debts and to keep bare minimum forex reserves.
Is it possible to reduce tobacco use in Bangladesh?
For a long time to come, the country may have to continue external borrowings, just to retire or service old external debts and to keep bare minimum forex reserves.
ICJ ruling raises hope for Rohingya justice
The trial and finding a long-lasting solution to the Rohingya crisis are both key priorities, and both should be given due importance.
From samurai to AI: How Japan is responding to new security challenges
The war in Ukraine has highlighted the importance of hybrid warfare at a time when Japan faces a regional security environment that it describes as the worst since World War II.
IMF’s flattering plaudits can be intoxicating, but should be taken with a pinch of salt
Rather than taking the current praise for granted, the writer says the government needs to pay attention to the warning signs.
Time to take precautions against monkeypox
Early measures would go a long way in preventing another outbreak.