How the US election impacts the US-China tech war
The ongoing technology war is a high-stakes contest for global dominance in critical areas such as semiconductors, artificial intelligence, space missions, and 5G technology.
The Asian View
Duterte vs the rule of law
So, what prompted Duterte to appear before the Senate and engage in what may, at first glance, look like a self-sabotaging performance? My brief answer: He is fighting a crucial…
A downward spiral for Najib
It has been one setback after another for the former prime minister, with one side clamouring for him to be punished while his supporters claim that justice has not been served.
World Cities Day 2024: Cities should be for people, not cars
Too often, cities are destroyed before they get a chance to deliver a decent life through their overemphasis on mobility, particularly the movement and storage of cars and other…
Diplomatic composure in tumultuous times
Many Koreans are understandably concerned about the potential impact of changes in world politics. Historical trauma intensifies these fears; Korea's colonial experience under…
BRICS & Stone Age
Easing one of the irritants between them, India and China have agreed to resume patrols along the disputed Line of Actual Control in Ladakh. Soon after Mr Modi returned home, the…
Living in the animal kingdom
For instance, just as animals do over territorial disputes, there are some political leaders in the world today who start wars by invading other countries in the name of…
BRICS, Gaza, and graveyard of international law
Way before climate change and artificial intelligence can fully alter our lives, humanity could end up sealing its own fate through destructive nihilism and untrammeled militarism.
Making the climate change battle inclusive
Equal participation of people of all genders, ethnicities and age-groups will generate more effective and sustainable outcomes.
ASEAN to remain resolute in face of North Korea threat
At this juncture in time, ASEAN should release a statement expressing its worries and backing the efforts of South Korea and the UN to promote worldwide peace and stability.