Indo-Pacific Economic Framework not a blessing for Asia
The writer says Asian countries need to brace themselves for the negative impact brought on by the framework.
India’s Sri Lanka policy faces challenge
The writer says there are two components of the crisis in Sri Lanka: one on the economic front, and the other on the political one.
Asean must move more boldly on economic integration
The writers say Asean’s network of loosely-prioritized policies creates a cumbersome policy landscape that arguably promotes discussion over action.
South Asian countries must join hands on climate change
A significant part of South Asia depends on climate-sensitive sectors such as traditional fishing, agriculture, and forestry, making them highly susceptible to climate change…
Myanmar’s opposition groups are too demanding of Asean
The writer says instead of criticizing ASEAN, Myanmar’s opposition groups should forge a more constructive and amicable relationship with the bloc.
China looms as the elephant in the Davos room
This, despite there being hardly any Chinese participants at this year’s World Economic Forum.
America’s deadly fascination with guns
Gun-related killings make up more than 70 per cent of all homicides in the US in a year.
Imran Khan’s march to chaos
Whether or not Khan succeeds in his objective, the situation is becoming increasingly untenable for the present dispensation.
There is just one way to save Dhaka
The writer says the hard reality is that Dhaka's traffic problem will not go away anytime soon.
Pancasila, Indonesia and LGBT in our lives
The writer says by condemning LGBT identities, reactionary Muslims are giving Islam a bad name, exuding an aura of toxic pseudo-moralism and hatred.