The devil and the deep blue sea
The 50% reduction of former PM Najib Razak’s 12-year jail term is a decision which doesn’t seem to please any of the political parties. The Umno party, is furious that the…
Asian Editors Circle
New power game and polls
With one of the largest political parties having been virtually demolished, the coming elections have become a tame affair.
Nelson Mandela and the killers of children in Gaza
South Africa has brought Israel to the International Court of Justice to stop what it says are the genocidal acts committed by the Israeli military forces against the Palestinians…
‘Great Wall of Democracy’
President Marcos’ unprecedented greeting of his new Taiwanese counterpart was no trivial matter, notes the writer.
Sri Lanka beyond Ceylon
Indeed, half a century since this nation of 20 million people became a republic, changing its name from “Dominion of Ceylon” to “Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri…
Where the Bangladeshi PM should really be an ‘Iron Lady’
Zero tolerance for corruption and the guarantee of accountable and transparent administration are like music to our ears, though this tune has now been played for the umpteenth…
South Africa has shown the way to impotent OIC countries by taking Israel to World Court
True to Mandela’s spirit, South Africa has gone and stood in the corner of the oppressed.
To many voters, a Prabowo presidency is really Jokowi 3.0
At 72, Prabowo has seen his best years and is visibly ailing. Gibran, on the other hand, is still too young and inexperienced. Analysts and voters expect Jokowi to have a strong…
Hunkering down to meet Pakistan’s energy needs
From a country with barely any energy sources, and practically no power generation capability at birth, Pakistan built an industrial base for itself in large measure due to its…
Gelephu’s bold ascent: Bhutan charts a course for economic eminence
The unveiling of the Special Administrative Region marks a significant milestone in Bhutan's quest for economic evolution.