Whistleblowing or political moves?
The main show of the current political scandal in Sabah is not the videos but the power play to bring down its Chief Minister, Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor.
After Trump: A Duterte comeback in 2028?
Across democracies, from Argentina to Germany, ”anti-system” candidates have made tremendous inroads. From Silvio Berlusconi in Italy to the Thaksins in Thailand, populists…
How apprehension of Awami League’s comeback is affecting the interim government
The fear of a "return of AL" or a "counter-revolution" is not unfounded. Dictator Sheikh Hasina fled the country in the face of a mass uprising, but the oppressive system she…
Prabowo’s free nutritious meal program: More than just a meal
Effective trade policy is important for achieving the free meals program’s local agriculture goals. Price volatility and global-to domestic price transmission are major concerns…
The significance of synchronising foreign and defence policies
The complexity of the security environment in which Indonesia operates necessitates the establishment of high-level, regular channels of coordination between foreign and defense…
Dynastic politics undermines institutions and the very notion of meritocracy
Pakistan's politics is still dominated by dynasties and family networks that manage to retain their grip over the country’s top political offices and a significant number of…
Duterte vs the rule of law
So, what prompted Duterte to appear before the Senate and engage in what may, at first glance, look like a self-sabotaging performance? My brief answer: He is fighting a crucial…
World Cities Day 2024: Cities should be for people, not cars
Too often, cities are destroyed before they get a chance to deliver a decent life through their overemphasis on mobility, particularly the movement and storage of cars and other…
Sexism in Indonesian politics: The Jakarta Post
Out of the 48 ministers in President Prabowo Subianto’s newly inaugurated cabinet, there are only five women, and only eight female deputy ministers out of a total of 56. The…
Lead poisoning: A silent crisis in Bhutan
While Bhutan’s industries are relatively small, many consumer products are imported, often without stringent oversight on toxic substances.