A year after the Afghan Taliban rolled into Kabul
To prevent Afghanistan’s collapse into renewed anarchy, the world needs to engage with the Taliban.
‘Walkman Syndrome’ afflicts the ruling party and our government
With a Walkman and its headphones, one could go anywhere and yet be cut off from their surroundings.
Why does Sunak attract an aspirational India?
If Sunak doesn’t win his bid for the UK premiership, and Harris loses hers for the American presidency, they could be cast aside forever.
Littoral Combat Ship fiasco: ‘Invisible’ ships a huge scandal
Malaysians deserve clarity and transparency, and not just from key figures at the company, but from their political bosses, too.
Alert on the Sulu claim
While Malaysia is preparing to challenge the French arbitration decision, the Sulu Sultanate supporters could be mounting another attack on Lahad Datu.
Muslim headcover conundrum: When covering up actually exposes
Islamic conservatism has become more mainstream in Indonesia, especially in politicized contexts and as the 2024 presidential elections approach.
Would legalized gambling pollute the clean image of Japanese sports?
Some argue that such a move should not be rushed and that it could lead to match-fixing and encourage the development of gambling addictions.
Japan rearms and raises alarm
Last year, despite the pandemic related slowdown, the defense spending went up by an impressive 15 per cent, from the previous year.
Let the population census be a harbinger of change
The government must ensure no one is left out of the data, and consequently its benefits, for the census to be truly meaningful.
With its citadel in Punjab gone, the govt will now face increased pressure to call early elections
It is clear that the change in the political scene after the top court’s decision will prove to be the most massive setback for the PML-N in its history.