The true success of ‘KPop Demon Hunters’
The movie illustrates that those who are biased, who are self-righteous, and who are preoccupied with political revenge are wrong, the writer asserts.
Cooler head means warmer China-South Korea ties
Noteworthy is the rational and pragmatic shift in South Korea's approach to China. President Lee Jae-myung regards China-ROK relations as "inseparable and destined," anchoring…
‘Philippine corruption’: Reform or revolution?
The Filipinos' priority for now, the writer asserts, should be the creation of a progressive social movement as well as a competitive party of national leaders that would not only…
Seoul needs strategy over toughness
The writer says: "Resolving problems through dialogue and negotiation should not be dismissed as appeasement. Rather, it should be understood as a creative exercise in…
Uneasy neighbours
India cannot afford to lose Bangladesh as a friendly nation, the writer argues.
Statesman or kleptocrat? Back to the fundamentals of law
Ever since the 1MDB scandal broke, this question has been the focus of a tug-of-war between former Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak's supporters and detractors.
The magic of Bangladesh’s Khaleda Zia
The writer says, "In our view, the most meaningful way to pay tribute to the memory of Khaleda Zia is to take her last messages seriously and embark on the path of rebuilding…
ASEAN must not legitimise a sham election in Myanmar
More than 200 people have been charged for disrupting or opposing the polls in Myanmar under a new law that carries severe penalties, including the death sentence.
Accountability or anarchy: The next two years will tell
The writer says: "With only two years left before the next presidential campaign season, the Marcos administration faces a stark choice. It must complete the painstaking work of…
Khmer Buddhist monks provide psychosocial, spiritual counselling to displaced people along border
While humanitarian responses often focus on food, shelter, and medical assistance, the less visible but equally critical dimensions of trauma are frequently overlooked, the writer…