Gaza’s defiance spurs hope
Today belongs to the Gazans who have sacrificed everything — homes, schools, universities, hospitals, life and limb — to keep alight the torch of freedom.
Aspirations for democracy, human rights and civilian rule must shape Myanmar’s future
ASEAN’s credibility hinges on adopting a principled, people-centered approach to Myanmar.
Trump 2.0: Calm waters or rough seas?
Mr. Trump will bring about a tectonic shift in American domestic policies and international relations, regardless of what everyone else thinks.
We never got a chance to reform our state and politics like now. Let’s not waste it
Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus is now giving Bangladesh a chance to break out of all its political, governance, and institutional shackles to march forward with democracy,…
Getting rich without getting fat: The challenge of developing countries
As developing countries, Indonesia and Mexico face double problems since hunger and obesity exist like two sides of a coin.
It’s time Bangladeshi youth used their right to information
Bangladeshi youth appear to have not yet discovered the country's Right to Information (RTI) Act, a readily available tool for them to create the changes in governance they wish…
The dominance of the dollar in Cambodia: Causes, effects, solutions
Regrettably, as the dollar has been ingrained in Cambodians’ hearts and minds for an extended period, the de-dollarisation process in Cambodia is likely to take longer than in…
As stags dazzled by headlights: Trump brings worry for some, hope for others
The writer says: "It would have been better for the world if its joys and sorrows were not determined by America’s four-yearly mood swings and its pursuit of perennially…
Can Korea’s democracy survive Yoon’s shadow?
Yoon Suk Yeol's presidency was marked by ambitious reform agendas, particularly in the realm of prosecutorial oversight and judicial independence. However, critics allege that his…
Declining quality of Philippine senators and the need for change
The Senate is in a very sad state. Political parties and their stalwarts are themselves to blame. They nominate persons as candidates in their lineup based on popularity and name…