Mad media mania
The Americans, British, Russians, Israelis and many other countries have all been involved in spying activities since time immemorial, yet suddenly, US politicians are worried…
The Asian View
The slow violence of oil spills
The catastrophe of the Mindoro oil spill, which happened just a month ago, is an illustration of slow violence taking place in real time, with the damage still spreading.
Tracing the origins of Bangladesh’s economic woes
Bangladesh’s economy is overwhelmingly dominated by informal sectors. The informalisation stems from deindustrialisation, which has set in prematurely in the country.
Sports and politics don’t mix
The fallout of the embarrassing verdict may be far-reaching, as Indonesia may be banned from hosting future international competitions under FIFA’s auspices.
Dwindling Filipino farmers
There remains the urgent need to encourage more Filipinos to take up farming by dismantling the structural obstacles that have held down farmers and prevented the country from…
Why university rankings are pointless exercises for students in Singapore
A number of prominent universities have spoken out against such rankings, which cannot measure the multifaceted goals of higher education.
Jokowi’s progress on Myanmar
Hopes abound among the global community and the people of Myanmar that Asean under Indonesia’s chairmanship will achieve major breakthroughs.
Inefficient system, criminal traders making people’s suffering worse
The writer says it is high time the government and policymakers took this problem seriously and demonstrated a strong political will to enforce the laws on curbing price…
What’s behind the European rush to rekindle ties with China?
As the war in Ukraine drags on, Beijing is being viewed as a critical player in any resolution of the conflict.
The global game of ChessGo
So what is the game of ChessGo all about? Basically, on the global chessboard, can the West (NATO and allies) contain the rise of its perceived “existential rivals,” namely,…