Has the South China Sea become a nuclear playground?
Some Asean countries have expressed their concern about a possible arms race in the region.
The Asian View
Reimagining the post-pandemic world
The prevalent paradigm of our era with its sole focus on perpetual growth disregards many aspects of the human condition and the limitations of our biosphere.
The politics of bigotry
India is not an outlier in its descent into political sectarianism and tribalism. Indonesia is also facing its own demons.
Weighing Duterte’s legacy
Many reforms began during President Duterte's time but no narration of his legacy would be complete without a mention of his shortcomings.
Smugglers should not be rewarded
Bangladesh's struggle with smuggling is not new. What is baffling is that authorities have done little to dismantle the syndicates.
Singapore and Riau Islands do not belong to Malaysia
Remarks by Malaysia's former prime minister has caused uneasiness in Singapore and Indonesia, KL's closest neighbours.
How the politicisation of courts and judgements weakens democracy
Two verdicts - in United States on abortion and in India on the Prime Minister's role in riots in 2022 - have turned the spotlight on judiciary.
Why have politicians stopped participating in relief activities?
The writer says people expect political leaders to look out for them, especially when they are in distress, and leaders should think about leading their people.
Indonesia’s looming meat crisis
The country’s outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) has spread to 19 provinces so far, affecting some 232,000 farm animals.
Pakistan braces for another energy crisis as govt fails to lock affordable LNG deal
Though the government says it is talking to various gas exporters, it has so far not been able to lock any new deal to ease power outages amid surging electricity prices.