America’s deadly fascination with guns
Gun-related killings make up more than 70 per cent of all homicides in the US in a year.
There is just one way to save Dhaka
The writer says the hard reality is that Dhaka's traffic problem will not go away anytime soon.
Sri Lanka needs more than economic reforms
Sri Lanka’s economy is continuing to deteriorate with barely any dollars in the government’s possession even to pay for essentials such as fuel and medicine.
‘One country, two systems’ best for Hong Kong
The writer says Hong Kong has thrived under the "one country, two systems" framework and due to the central government's policies.
Is the quest for uncorrupted politicians futile?
The writer says it is important to start building democratic institutions with checks and balances that can rein in corrupt people.
EU’s criticism of HK election misguided
The writer says it is unreasonable to demand that “full democracy” be installed in Hong Kong at one fell swoop.
After Philippines, Indonesia too is ripe for return to authoritarianism
The writer says after 24 years of experimenting, Indonesia’s democracy is still largely a work in progress.
Pakistan’s new fault lines: Political polarisation and defiance of institutions
The writer says the weaponisation of politics has spawned a culture permeated by incendiary allegations and norm-breaking behaviour.
The logic of the ‘conspiracy theory’ gets fuzzier the more Imran Khan speaks on the topic
The paper says the former prime minister’s admission exposed his inability to navigate the complexities of national politics independently.
One SMS can save thousands of farmers
The writer says crop losses can be minimised if the government was able to issue timely weather information.