The Taliban’s dilemma
The writer says what the Taliban need is a step in the right direction and developing the capacity to transform their militancy into political rule.
Stockholm +50 – a catalyst moment for Indonesia’s top climate change solutions
Indonesia, with its growing geopolitical and economic stature, now has a solid chance to push for concrete solutions that matter most for a prosperous world in the next 50 years.
Two Indonesian mothers lost their lives just for a few bottles of cooking oil
After insisting that there was an abundant stock of cooking oil across the country, the government eventually bowed to the pressures of palm oil businesses to follow the market…
Are celebrities liable for the brands they endorse?
The writer says that when a celebrity appears on screen to represent a company, people come to associate the celebrity's aura with that of the company. But there are levels of…
Asean will remain important to Korea under new leadership
While there will be changes in certain details, South Korea will stay engaged with its Asean counterparts.
Russian invasion may embolden China, spelling trouble for Asean
The only way for Asean to defend itself is to be united en bloc, but Asean member states adhere to a consensus principle where even if one member objects to a proposal, it is a…
Indonesia’s democracy is on the line. Its defenders are stuck in a Sisyphean loop
Pro-democracy forces must be able to set up “trenches” and “fortifications” within civil society to underpin democratic institutions that will be strong enough to resist…
Peace on the G-20 agenda
The G20 cannot skirt the conflict and its impact on the global economy. Indonesia should make Ukraine a central part of discussions at the forum and should not exclude or expel…
Ten propositions for Korea’s brighter future
The writer says many Koreans are full of hope and expectation about the upcoming new era in South Korea.
Indonesia’s cooking oil prices still high despite govt intervention
With Idul Fitri holidays – when household spending usually soars – only two months away, the cooking oil debacle must be addressed as soon as possible.