Expanding the Foreign Ministry as Jokowi had in mind four years ago
The writer says that Jokowi should now expand and enhance the authority of the Foreign Ministry to leave a strong legacy to the nation.
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Our political culture – you reap what you sow
The writer says the biggest harm that the two main parties have done to politics is their aversion to opposing and divergent views.
The promises and perils of the tech war
The writer says the outcome of the US-China rivalry hinges on the technology edge and how to use such technology.
Medan mayor’s Duterte-style populism is a stark warning for all
The writer says the last thing we need is another populist leader who could not care less about our basic rights as free and dignified human beings.
A humiliating moment for Thai foreign minister Pramudwinai
The writer says prohibiting the Myanmar junta from attending Asean meetings is a wise decision, although, as Thailand has proved, lacks efficacy.
Dr M doesn’t love me after all
The writer says that citizens must show that using race and religion as fear- and loathing-inducing tactics no longer work.
Rewriting history the Mahathir way
The writer says that instead of bringing the nation together, Dr Mahathir has metaphorically shown signs of bigotry by insisting on playing the politics of fear.
Megawati has questions to answer about rights abuses in Aceh
The writer says Megawati should at least feel guilty for the atrocities and take steps to heal the wounds of the victims and their families.
Granting the Jakarta-Surabaya train project to China is dangerous
The writer says before going ahead with the Jakarta-Surabaya railway project, Jokowi must calculate the long-term impact of his decision, including public scrutiny when he is no…
Future of multilingual tourist information
The writer says that technology, particularly QR codes, offers a way to get around adding languages to signs and maps for tourist destinations.