The wound that is Palestine: Arundhati Roy
The Booker Prize-winning author says: "I refuse to play the condemnation game. Let me make myself clear. I do not tell oppressed people how to resist their oppression or who their…
The Asian View
Navigating ASEAN in a changing world
As we reflect on the outcomes of the 44th and 45th ASEAN Summits, it is evident that ASEAN is committed to building a future that is connected, resilient, and inclusive.
Public debt lessons from Pakistan and Sri Lanka
While the doomsday predictions of Nepal becoming another Sri Lanka turned out far-fetched, can the debt distress experienced by Sri Lanka and Pakistan offer lessons for Nepal’s…
Japan’s MSDF ship Sazanami makes a point in Taiwan Strait
The Japanese government’s concerns about the actions of the Chinese military had intensified since the Chinese side violated Japanese airspace with an intelligence-gathering…
The Nobel Prize in Literature and the task of translation
Han Kang is lucky to have a translator as gifted and prominent as Deborah Smith, who enabled Han’s works to cross the borders of her country and meet foreign readers.
Sheikh Hasina’s misrule should not affect our judgement of Bangabandhu
In our view, Bangabandhu must be judged in two separate segments: the first is up to our independence, and the second is after his return to Bangladesh on January 10, 1972.
Who can be charged for crime of the century?
There were seven murders that have been either confessed or mentioned in the investigation. With the explosive revelations coming out of the House of Representatives’ quad…
Duterte: Worst president ever?
The collapsing fortunes of the House of Duterte were on full display during the filing of the certificate of candidacy for next year’s elections. Recognizing their dismal…
A radical shift in insurgency
The Baloch insurgency has undergone a drastic shift, with the outlawed Baloch Liberation Army playing a key role in reshaping the movement. Meanwhile, security institutions are…
Why Is BRICS Appealing To Southeast Asian Nations? Japan Must Keep Close to Its Neutral Neighbors
The BRICS group is scheduled to hold a summit in Russia this month and is expected to invite more countries that are interested in joining.