Signs of thaw in China-Canada relations
Sino-Canadian relations have seen fluctuations in recent years.
Nepal’s democratic transformation
From civil war to inclusive peace, the country has travelled a long road in a remarkably short time, says the writer, adding that the country, "has done so not through external…
Stop the theatricals, start corruption trials ASAP
The writer argues: "People in the Philippines are awake and angry. The 94% who think corruption hurts government don’t want political theatre; they want quick, fair, and obvious…
Could US President Trump pull a Venezuela on Iran?
As inflation soars and the rial crumbles, Iran’s streets erupt in protest, while the world waits to see who will step in, or stir the fire.
Three cardinal rules for building democratic governance in Bangladesh
Citizens want elected leaders to govern properly, a professionalised bureaucracy to implement properly, an activated judicial hierarchy to adjudicate properly, and an empowered…
The world we seek to understand
The writer laments that globalisation "proved to be anything but seamless," producing "a few winners and many losers, both within countries and across them."
Amid disasters, worsening geopolitics, Indonesia’s ‘theatre state’ could reach its limit
There are democratic practices that are deployed to bind a nation together, whereas in an authoritarian society, rituals and theater are imposed upon the masses to instill fear…
Bangladesh is facing the most vital election ever
The writer asks: "As the election nears, we feel there is much to learn from the past. Why, after five decades, is our democracy still so weak? What were our past mistakes? Did we…
Myanmar will continue under military rule even after election, ex-ambassador Maruyama says in exclusive interview
Ichiro Maruyama, a former Japanese ambassador to Myanmar, spoke about the country’s rule under a military junta and the ongoing election during an interview with The Yomiuri…
Khaleda Zia’s economic legacy, lessons, and the road ahead
Within Bangladesh's long and complex history, Begum Khaleda Zia's leadership represents an important phase, particularly regarding economic reform and policy realignment, the…