Erdogan and Jokowi
Both Indonesia and Turkey look like two sides of the same coin in their choice of a populist leader, the author writes.
Upcoming AI policy may turn out to be an exercise in futility
The paper says the Pakistan government's upcoming AI policy has been crafted without finalising dedicated data laws, which have been in the draft stage since 2018.
Spare the child
The role of parents in pushing their children to the brink cannot be underestimated; often it is found that they find it necessary to inflict private tuitions on children already…
Power, secrecy, and the politics of hypocrisy
The writer says why former president Arroyo, a shrewd politician and survivor of countless power struggles, acted so early and rather clumsily is quite puzzling.
The public needs to scrutinise political candidates
The paper says the public should not fall prey to the tricks of “rotten apple” politicians in the upcoming elections.
Creeping military rule in Pakistan?
The writer says the use of the Army Act against political activists will have serious implications, and intensify anti-establishment sentiments.
Philippines pandemic of poverty
The writer says poverty is spreading among real people, while prosperity is expanding among fictional persons such as corporations.
Thai, Turkish polls: Lessons for opposition
In both countries, charismatic, capable, and uncompromising leaders unified disparate civil society groups and fearlessly advocated for progressive reform.
Ranking isn’t everything
In short, the opportunities afforded by Indonesia’s macroeconomic strength are a pull factor for investment, even though they seem strangely at odds with the ranking.
A sustainable palm oil development model for Papua
Unlike Sumatra and Kalimantan, which have seen excessive development, Papua still offer wide opportunities for new plantations, as long as they are undertaken sustainably that…