If Palestinian cultural critic Edward Said still lived today
If he had lived to see today’s turbulent American universities and the Middle East at war, Edward Said would have told us: “Both antisemitism and Islamophobia will annihilate…
The Asian View
Philippines: Asia’s unsung success story?
It’s my contention, however, that, against all odds, the Philippines is Asia’s unsung success story. Despite our broken politics and kakistocracy, the country has managed to…
Will crash trigger a crisis in Iran?
In the short term, the country will likely enter a period of national mourning, halting all formal activities, including diplomatic engagements, according to one of the writers.
PM Wong, please stop using Swift deal as policy model
Fellow ASEAN members are likely waiting to see whether Singapore's new prime minister makes good on his promise about his leadership style, hopefully one that will not repeat the…
Fear and loathing surrounding India’s election
The tone and content of campaign speeches have reached a new low, the writer argues.
What place is there for religion in a democracy?
Looking at comparable trends overseas regarding people’s interest in religion, it becomes clear many industrialized countries have something in common — a change in their…
Indian elections: Modi’s anti-Muslim rhetoric is raising concerns of violence
The destruction of the centuries-old Babri Masjid by Hindu zealots in 1992 and the construction of a temple in its place has set a precedent that might be followed for other…
Problems in press freedom and democracy
Politicians and the media should share responsibility for a situation where the influence of partisan politics restricts press freedom. The political circle should stop attacking…
Western bias
The West never misses a chance to denigrate India’s rise by highlighting contrary views, especially of Indian academics positioned in American university campuses who, for some…
Protecting trade is protecting yourself
Digital trade documentation can upgrade the physical infrastructure for trade and payments, improve monitoring and security, and also ensure that the trade, finance and logistics…