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.
The Asian View
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.
The price of chocolate
Young people in Pakistan, especially less privileged children, get no attention, the writer observes.
Streamlining Thailand’s policy toward Myanmar refugees
Refugees should not be pushed back and they should be granted temporary asylum without being locked up in immigration detention.
The risks of letting AI write for us
When we constantly allow AI to do the heavy lifting for us, we also rob ourselves of the opportunity and the motivation to sharpen our skills to be effective communicators.
Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz: One year on
Governance by the ruling coalition has been underwhelming and marked by growing authoritarianism, says the writer.