Environmental diplomacy in limbo
Whether in Baku, Azerbaijan, where the climate talks were held last month, or the just concluded negotiations for a global plastic treaty in Busan, South Korea, the world has…
The Asian View
EU must raise its game with ASEAN
ASEAN is central to the EU’s Indo-Pacific policy and the regional bloc has explicitly called for greater engagement with all its dialogue partners to balance geopolitical…
Time to Join the G9
Together with Australia, Korea could try to become a new member of the rich countries’ club, currently limited to the G7 (the US, Canada, the UK, France, Germany, Italy and…
What do emissions trading rules adopted at COP29 mean for Pakistan?
Pakistan can follow a three-track policy in its carbon journey.
ICC’s arrest warrant for Myanmar junta chief is a critical step forward
For millions who have endured decades of systematic oppression, displacement and violence, this move is more than symbolic, it is an overdue acknowledgment of their suffering
Why India should address the misinformation campaign against Bangladesh
The events point to an escalation of anti-Bangladesh sentiments on the Indian side, fostered by a misinformation campaign in sections of the Indian media and government.
Prabowo should brief his ASEAN colleagues on his meeting with Xi Jinping
Indonesia's neighbors have the right to hear about the actual situation from President Prabowo himself.
Farmers in the face of climate crisis
While the Philippines' vulnerability to disasters is often attributed to the country’s geographic location, social scientists argue that disasters are also shaped by social,…
Are Gandhis equipped for the fight?
Priyanka Gandhi is the brand new Congress MP being watched with interest and hope. She won the by-election from Wayanad in Kerala with a massive majority and she has to hit the…
Between OECD and BRICS: Indonesia’s ‘bebas-aktif’ conundrum
Indonesia's ambition to join both blocs could provide opportunities for the nation but may also undermine its interests.