Reviving Bhutan’s central schools: A boost or a blow to education quality?
Local leaders, educators, and policymakers argue that the preferential treatment of central schools could create significant disparities in learning opportunities.
Lessons from Korea: The Jakarta Post
Indonesia's political culture often permits leaders to evade accountability. This permissiveness fosters a dangerous environment where corruption and misconduct are normalized.
A journey from repression to recognition: The Daily Star
Bangladesh has been named ‘Country of the Year’ by The Economist for triumphing over tyranny.
Military convictions: Dawn
Pakistan’s democracy, still finding its feet, cannot afford compromises on its core democratic values. The Supreme Court must now demonstrate the judicial leadership the moment…
Inflation is pushing us to the brink: The Daily Star
The interim administration has a mammoth task ahead. To deliver on its promises, including stabilising the economy, it must make prudent and timely decisions to bring the raging…
Utilisation of nuclear power needed for decarbonisation: The Japan News
It is also essential to promote technological innovation related to renewable energy.
Prevention is better than cure: The Jakarta Post
It’s better to prevent a public trust crisis than to patch one up afterward.
Geopolitical games: Dawn
While Assad may be gone, Syria’s future does not look promising. Questions remain about how the international community will deal with the jihadists that are now calling the…
A step towards restoring democracy: The Daily Star
The return of a caretaker system could ensure free and fair elections.
Talk it out: The Kathmandu Post
There are ways to both preserve wildlife in the Everest region and not to disrupt high-end tourism.