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.
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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.
Talk of extension keeps Jokowi from becoming lame-duck president
With just a little under two years before the next elections, there are no indications of Jokowi losing his grip on power, to the frustration of some of his detractors.
What good is the UN in its present shape
The writer says the veto is a permanent bug and unfortunately, this is how the UN was designed from the very beginning.
What Yoon Suk-yeol’s razor-thin victory means
The writer says the South Korean president-elect’s most immediate challenge is overcoming the divisions left by the campaign.
Clearing the fog of war over what’s at stake in Putin’s attack on Ukraine
Russia may have had legitimate security concerns about Ukraine. But that begs a crucial question: Do strong states have a right to forcibly impose their will?
Looming risk of cyber warfare from Ukraine conflict spilling over to Asia
Asia is unlikely to be spared given inadequate investment and attention on cyber defence, say experts.
Is Dhaka beyond saving?
The writer says it is high time policymakers revisited their vision for Dhaka and took proactive measures to turn it into a liveable city.
President Jokowi needs to rebut media reports on delaying elections
The writer says dangerous subversive minds seem to be behind talks to delay elections.
Ukraine: Out of a tiger’s mouth into a crocodile’s mouth
The writer believes ultimately Ukraine will have to face Russia alone.