Reviving martial law fears
The writer says that the Marcos administration needs to speak up now against the abductions and push the agencies involved to comply with RA 10353, and more importantly, to…
How to respond to the satellite launch of North Korea
As Pyongyang's satellite launch has deteriorated security, Seoul should give it urgent attention, says the writer.
The Erdogan era lives on, as does the power of populism
For Erdogan, and for many leaders around the world, populism is not an ideology. It's rather a robust political strategy.
The deteriorating Imran-establishment ties make it unlikely for him to regain power soon
The writer says that while former PM Khan is popular, he will not be able to translate that into votes with major party desertions, and may instead be jailed or exiled.
(Not) a party official
The paper says that regardless of its merits or shortcomings, President Jokowi's actions have set a clear precedent of what a president can and cannot do when dealing with…
Climate services for a resilient Everest economy
As risks grow for mountaineering, tourism stakeholders must act urgently to build the region’s resilience.
Plan B for new capital for Indonesia: Horizontal decentralisation
In the case of moving Indonesia’s capital away from Jakarta, the pandemic has taught us that we do not need to be in the same city to work together, and that this could be a…
Imran Khan’s moment of truth
The maverick leader is facing the most serious test of his chequered political career.
Deadly climb: Record number of deaths at the world’s highest mountain
While the spirit of adventure of those attempting the climb must be lauded, it is incumbent on those in charge to ensure that expeditions are better regulated.
What will the next military coup look like
In the event of no coalition being able to muster the votes needed to select a new prime minister, the government will be in a state of limbo, unless some other recombination of…