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.
Duterte: Worst president ever?
The collapsing fortunes of the House of Duterte were on full display during the filing of the certificate of candidacy for next year’s elections. Recognizing their dismal…
Don’t blame teachers for Philippines’ low ranking
While it is the main job of teachers to educate children on what they should know it is also the responsibility of the learners themselves.
Pakistan’s constitutional reform package
The reserved seat allocation remains unsettled, and the reform’s future lingers.
Sherpur flash flood: The unseen struggles of Indigenous and Bangalee families
For the first time, Indigenous and Bangalee communities in northern Bangladesh experienced a horrific flash flood earlier this week.