The silent enemy within the Malaysian Armed Forces
Recent investigations reveal an organized bribery network linked to army procurement.
Three cardinal rules for building democratic governance in Bangladesh
Citizens want elected leaders to govern properly, a professionalised bureaucracy to implement properly, an activated judicial hierarchy to adjudicate properly, and an empowered…
Bangladesh is facing the most vital election ever
The writer asks: "As the election nears, we feel there is much to learn from the past. Why, after five decades, is our democracy still so weak? What were our past mistakes? Did we…
Khaleda Zia’s economic legacy, lessons, and the road ahead
Within Bangladesh's long and complex history, Begum Khaleda Zia's leadership represents an important phase, particularly regarding economic reform and policy realignment, the…
Statesman or kleptocrat? Back to the fundamentals of law
Ever since the 1MDB scandal broke, this question has been the focus of a tug-of-war between former Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak's supporters and detractors.
Accountability or anarchy: The next two years will tell
The writer says: "With only two years left before the next presidential campaign season, the Marcos administration faces a stark choice. It must complete the painstaking work of…
An unhistorical history book
Rather than erasing dark chapters of Indonesian history, the government should allow marginalised voices to tell their stories, ensuring the younger generation learns…
Why India’s aviation crisis caused a meltdown
Every few years, India gets a reminder of just how fragile its aviation ecosystem really is.
After 100 days: The Kathmandu Post
"In order to institutionalise the agendas of the Gen Z movement, all sides should show flexibility," says the writer.
Banning dynasties in the Philippines
The writer says that what the country needs is "nothing short of a comprehensive reform package, which creates real political parties, punishes corruption and vote-buying, and…