China sneezes, emerging markets catch a cold
China’s growing influence on emerging markets should come as no surprise given its hefty financing and investment activities in the latter under the BRI.
Another spell of flooding can upend life in Sylhet
The frightening regularity and intensity with which we're being hit by floods should worry the policymakers.
The promising prospect of a nuclear-weapons prohibition treaty
Signed in 2017, the treaty has received 86 signatories and 65 ratifications within the last five years, with more expected to join on board.
Pakistan PM’s challenge will now be to steer economy out of crisis while keeping govt together
With the prime minister intent on navigating the economy out of the ongoing crisis, the challenge will be to keep one hand on the wheel while he tries to keep his government…
Has the South China Sea become a nuclear playground?
Some Asean countries have expressed their concern about a possible arms race in the region.
Reimagining the post-pandemic world
The prevalent paradigm of our era with its sole focus on perpetual growth disregards many aspects of the human condition and the limitations of our biosphere.
The politics of bigotry
India is not an outlier in its descent into political sectarianism and tribalism. Indonesia is also facing its own demons.
Weighing Duterte’s legacy
Many reforms began during President Duterte's time but no narration of his legacy would be complete without a mention of his shortcomings.
Smugglers should not be rewarded
Bangladesh's struggle with smuggling is not new. What is baffling is that authorities have done little to dismantle the syndicates.
Singapore and Riau Islands do not belong to Malaysia
Remarks by Malaysia's former prime minister has caused uneasiness in Singapore and Indonesia, KL's closest neighbours.