Japan’s first female prime minister
For Japan’s new prime minister, Takaichi Sanae, expectations are mixed. On the positive side, she rose to power through political and bureaucratic experience rather than family…
Democracy firewall: The Jakarta Post
The bill will only change the method of suppression; whereas in the past silencing was achieved through military intelligence operations, it can now be done via cyber patrols.
Bangladesh’s July National Charter: A consensus in name only?
Uncertainty surrounding its implementation has left several parties hesitant to sign, despite an eleventh-hour intervention by Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus.
Why Bangladesh should end the death penalty
Claims of broad support for the death penalty in Bangladesh often rest on observations from these moments of outrage, the writer observes. However, she adds, evidence for public…
The power of one case
For a while, Zara Qairina’s death became one of the most consuming public issues in Malaysia. It was more than a news story; it became a national flashpoint, the writer says.
Two political forces and the Philippines’ future
As for the 2028 election option, the anti-Duterte forces lag behind the pro-Duterte group in preparations because of the absence of a clear successor candidate that they can…
Gen Z revolt alone can’t transform Nepal
Gen Z seeking a new Nepal must grapple with structural economic and political realities.
When reputations collapse like buildings
The writer argues: "The (recent) earthquake is an apt metaphor for the destructive reckoning triggered by the exposé of massive corruption in flood control projects."
Outgoing Japan PM Ishiba achieved some success in diplomacy and security
The writer says: "PM Ishiba visited the US this February and met with President Donald Trump, building a certain degree of personal rapport with him...Relations with China and…
Nothing to hide nor fear: Philippine Daily Inquirer
While the public should give the Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) the benefit of the doubt and “trust” its proceedings, transparency will help make their…