Philippines: Pursuing a truly independent foreign policy
The writer says that pursuing what is good for the country, and strengthening partnerships with countries that share similar values is how a country can be truly independent.
The age of (illegal) surveillance
The paper says spyware technology will only grow in sophistication, which is why strong regulation needs to be in place now.
Luxury medicine
The paper says Nepali leaders flying abroad for treatment shows how little they trust the country’s healthcare system.
When even judicial exoneration can’t keep journalists safe
The writer says even self-censorship and judicial exoneration may not be enough to ensure physical safety of journalists.
Pragmatic diplomacy
Staying true to his business background, President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo has in his foreign policy given primacy to somewhat mundane and technocratic issues.
The Bangladesh power sector must answer for its persistent failures
The ongoing energy crisis calls for an urgent intervention that looks beyond the ongoing dollar crunch, and into long-festering issues that made us vulnerable in the first place.
How PTI’s disintegration has already begun to reshape the political landscape
While political alignments will likely be fluid until elections are finally called, it raises questions about what will be the electoral state of play down the road.
Jho Low case: The secrets will be out of the bag soon
The authorities confirmed on May 30 that Low was hiding in Macau, and it appeared that his case was about to be rounded up very soon.
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.