The frontiers of conflict in Pakistan and Afghanistan
The simmering tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan’s Taliban regime seems to be fast spilling over into an open conflict.
Asian Editors Circle
Russia’s war is feeding a hunger crisis
Food price shocks threaten a host of other disasters worldwide.
ASEAN-US summit: Yes to economic cooperation, no to security alliance
It is up to President Jokowi to convince President Biden to align the Indo-Pacific economic framework with the ASEAN Outlook.
Can we really have a free and fair election?
The writer says when a political party decides not to participate in an election, we need to examine if there is a need for fundamental reforms.
Singapore’s next PM Wong is little known to Asean
The writer says he only has three years to prepare himself for the transfer of power, but also for his future role as an Asean leader.
The don’ts of economic policy: Lessons from Sri Lanka
The writer says extreme populism has led to catastrophe.
Who will speak for the George Floyds of Bangladesh?
The writer says the government must realise that it will be impossible to hold law enforcement accountable for abuses of power until they are free of political influence.
Turmoil in the neighbourhood
The writer looks at the developments in Pakistan, Sri Lanka and the lessons they hold for Bangladesh.
Structural changes needed to make South Korea a leader in STEM research
To reach president-elect Yoon’s goals, the writer says policy makers need to invest heavily in important fields of research where the country currently lags.
Ukraine-Russia war will affect food security: UN Food and Agriculture Organisation chair
Food and Agriculture Organisation director-general Qu Dongyu also highlighted that Russia and Ukraine collectively make up more than a third of global cereal exports.