Why Myanmar’s Rohingya repatriation plan rings hollow
The declaration seems more like a political gesture to ease international pressure than a sincere effort to correct past wrongdoings.
Tariffs, tensions and turning points: A strategy for ASEAN sovereignty
The paradox of economic interdependence and strategic anxiety underscores ASEAN’s urgent need for unity and legal clarity.
Watching South Korea’s early education fever
The difficulty of the entrance exam for 5 or 6-year-old children to enter a prime English academy is said to be at the 10th grade level, and some of the questions are as difficult…
Indonesia must think carefully before maneuvering through US tariffs
Indonesia must tread carefully with a political economy approach to trade diplomacy following US tariffs, maintaining mutually beneficial partnerships and avoiding impacted…
China resilient in facing US’ global ‘tariff war’
Trump's comprehensive tariff policy marks a fundamental shift from targeted measures to a full-scale, non-discriminatory imposition of tariffs. The policy originally designed for…
Political fallout from disasters
Bangkok declares end of disaster situation, except for collapsed building area.
The Duterte trial as a cleansing ritual
The forthcoming trial of Mr. Duterte and his fellow masterminds will be a crucial occasion for the Philippines to mend the people’s heavily damaged sense of right and wrong.
Of women’s rights and global chauvinism
Less than 20 percent of key politicians at the national and local levels in India are women. Yet, there has been some progress due to welcome changes of laws, policies and…
Maritime security is a core issue for Filipinos
As the Philippines grapples with its own domestic issues—upcoming elections, political rivalries, and economic challenges—it has to defend itself and assert its sovereignty…
Go beyond just new school pins
Apart from making children wear the badges, the government must deep dive into what ails the nation, hindering unity, sense of belonging, patriotism, pride in the nation and…