Why Bangladesh needs deliberative democracy now
The July Revolution of 2024 was not merely a rejection of the old political system but a call for a new era of governance rooted in accountability, inclusion, and deliberation.
The Asian View
Sabah’s messy politics
In Sabah, it is not what you read in the media that is crucial information but what happens outside the margins of news reports.
Crisis in Korea-China relations
Effective and timely responses should be made to resolve a situation in which false rumors are killing opportunities for Korea and China to reap mutual benefits.
A new reality for free media in Bangladesh
The media in Bangladesh today is facing a new challenge in the post-truth era with an audience that is not used to such falsehood, half-truths and distortions, and as such is…
A different America
If President Trump thinks that he can bamboozle the rest of the world into getting what he wants, the rest of the world has ways of making him get a rude awakening.
How Bangladesh can navigate the geopolitical crossroads
Bangladesh needs forward planning to remain ahead of the game.
ASEAN has a better chance in any US-China trade war
As ASEAN has been able to overcome many issues in the past, often by learning from the best practices of the West and itself, it stands to reason that ASEAN has the diplomatic…
Why are Korean young men angry now?
They are angry with the Moon Jae-in administration and the current Democratic Party of Korea. In their eyes, populism is a cancerous disease that politicians have spread to…
South Korea strolls as others sprint in tech race
Support programs in the country are too small, too slow, and too convoluted.
Key governance reforms needed for a fairer Bangladesh
While stabilising the economy is a priority, the roots of Bangladesh's recent turmoil lie in a crisis of governance.