Lessons Bangladesh can learn from the Russian invasion of Ukraine
The writer says a country's geopolitical importance, stemming from its geopolitical location, can be more of a bane than a boon—unless one plays one's diplomatic card deftly.
The Asian View
Thai PM Prayut’s early exit will be good for Asean
The writer says Thai Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha is highly regarded by Myanmar's generals as a role model in toppling a democratically elected government.
Three possible scenarios of the Marcos Jr. presidency
The writer says the struggle for the future of the Philippines is far from over, even with a Marcos Jr. presidency.
Acceptance of the Taliban a long way to go
The paper says the Taliban need to walk the talk to claim diplomatic recognition, and that rhetoric alone will not take them anywhere.
The OIC’s challenge
The meeting this week will be an important platform to reiterate the need for helping Afghanistan recover from decades of conflict.
Jakarta, Kuala Lumpur communities can save EU and Asean centrality
Asean is often touted as the second most successful regional organization after the European Union.
True water security calls for our protection of ‘invisible’ water
Closer to home, almost 10 percent of Indonesia is expected to experience a water crisis by 2045, with Java already feeling the effects of a water shortage as the nation…
Greening a pandemic recovery: Options for Indonesia
Allocating Covid-19 fiscal stimulus to renewable energy may also provide a “double dividend” by stimulating the deployment of renewable energy sources while supporting…
What the Ukraine war means for the Bangladesh economy
Being an oil-importing country, Bangladesh is already feeling the pressure through high import payments.
Backward move to mandate working from offices
The paper says the government really needs to change its old mindset that being physically present in the workplace means higher productivity.