Will election in Myanmar bring peace?
Without a free and fair election, the writer argues, Myanmar’s return to peace will be a daunting task.
The Asian View
Amid rising poverty, what Bangladesh can learn from China’s experience
With political will, a clear strategy, and practical steps, the writer says, any country can make real progress in overcoming poverty and building a more equitable society.
Defence diplomacy—Malaysia’s path to peace
The writer says that the essence of defence diplomacy is where military strength is measured not only by deterrence, but also by the capacity to build trust and peace.
China and shifting geopolitics
The writer observes that Pakistan-China relations have not been affected by Islamabad’s improved ties with Washington.
Out of crisis, a stronger Cambodia can rise
The writer says: "Let the world see that Cambodia is not a country waiting to be rescued or influenced. We are a country ready to rise on our own terms."
Looking forward to South Korea’s multicultural future
Due to the significant influx of international students, immigrants and migratory workers, Koreans are now witnessing that their country is rapidly turning into a multicultural…
Cynical use of genuine outrage
Zara Qairina’s case has taken on a life of its own, with a growing advocacy movement fighting for accountability and justice, while fake news fuels public outrage, the writer…
The world is squandering its plastics treaty moment
The world's most ambitious environmental negotiation has been reduced to brackets in a draft and deepening fractures between nations.
Why corruption in the Philippines persists
Anti-corruption drives typically end with the arrest of a few low-ranking employees, the public shaming of a handful of principals, and a fresh round of calls to moral renewal.…
Why the reproductive autonomy of women must be ensured
People, especially women and young people in Bangladesh, are unable to realise their reproductive intentions due to systematic, economic and social barriers. About 77 per cent of…