Assertive foreign policy: The Jakarta Post
It is now clear, especially after the formal accession of Indonesia into the BRICS grouping, that President Prabowo Subianto wants to raise the profile of Indonesia on the global…
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Women in the forefront: The Statesman
Two recent significant announcements impacting women’s empowerment deserve attention: The first is a groundbreaking move from the Vatican, and the second is Anita Anand,…
Challenge for G7: Explore cooperative ways with new leaders- The Japan News
Most of the leaders at this year’s G7 summit will have been in office in less than a year and will have limited diplomatic experience, with the exception of French President…
Race against China tech: The Korea Herald
The stronger presence of Chinese firms at CES suggests that the paradigm has shifted. In the past, China depended largely on its price competitiveness even for technology products…
Welcoming Jakarta’s new leaders: The Jakarta Post
Although Jakarta lost its national capital status with the issuance of a presidential decree (Keppres) last month, its many problems persist.
Trump’s tariff policy puts unity to test: The Japan News
The return to power of U.S. President-elect Donald Trump, who advocates an “America First” policy, is likely to pose a serious challenge to international economic rules that…
Playing with BRICS fire: The Jakarta Post
Prabowo believes his government can reap economic benefits from BRICS, although the international community perceives it as a group driven by political, rather than economic…
Impunity for border killings must end: The Daily Star
It is unacceptable that even after the passing of 14 years following the gruesome murder of Felani Khatun, justice still remains elusive. This reflects Bangladesh authorities'…
Free, nutritious, safe meals: The Jakarta Post
Regular and thorough inspections of the whole process, from the procurement of ingredients to food distribution, are imperative.
Procedural fairness: The Korea Herald
If many believe that the impeachment trial is progressing under some political scheme, the ruling will intensify conflict. The Constitutional Court has to put procedural fairness…