How energy politics fuels global militarisation
As the global economy continues to rely on oil, gas, and critical minerals, states have increasingly turned to military instruments to secure energy access, protect transit…
The Asian View
Nepal’s tigers on the edge of survival
The country's tigers now face habitat saturation and dispersal bottlenecks in addition to emerging threats from climate change, particularly in the Himalayan foothills and…
Return of hard power
The writer asks: With use of military force and economic coercion dominating geopolitics does soft power still count?
Living long, but dying alone? Reflections on Malaysia’s aging society
The traditional model of aging, where elders lived surrounded by children and grandchildren in multi-generational homes, is eroding.
The myth of Philippine-US special relations
Having firmly aligned himself with the US early in his term, Mr. Marcos had reason to expect not just a warm reception but a deal he could tout as a diplomatic win. What he got…
Of viral messages and misconceptions
A viral claim on WhatsApp that Sabah’s Chief Minister plans to dissolve the state assembly is false—he lacks the power to do so without TYT consent, highlighting how quickly…
A jet crash, a lost childhood, and the long road to healing
The crash didn't just hit a school, it tore through childhoods, shattered friendships, and left an entire school traumatised.
A nation of gods deserves a law to match
The writer says that Nepalis who honour dogs with garlands once a year should also protect them every day.
On Pakistan-India relations
The writer says: "As the smaller country, Pakistan should have more interest in reducing tensions. However, in the aftermath of the four-day conflict, there is even less interest…
Deepening US-Japan-Philippines security cooperation
Security cooperation between the US, Japanese, and Philippine defence authorities has progressed in the form of Japan’s participation in joint training exercises conducted by…