Indonesian President Prabowo’s test of governing in former President Jokowi’s absence
Former president Jokowi's influence may not be institutional, but it is politically alive as long as leaders like Mr. Prabowo continue to invoke his name.
People will believe what they want to believe
Arguing is usually pointless, says the writer, as Malaysians love conspiracies.
Where is South Korea headed?
South Korea is facing both domestic and international crises, including political disturbances, economic issues, and even a national security crisis.
India’s jet dilemma: The Statesman
India’s fighter jet procurement strategy is at a crossroads, caught between immediate operational needs and long-term self-reliance goals.
Minority ruling parties swayed by opposition’s race to win public favor: The Japan News
One cannot help but be concerned about whether Japan's ruling parties will continue to manage their political affairs without regard to the need for measures or financial…
Surreal times: Mob violence and feeble response
From the home ministry's missive to the people, it is becoming difficult to say whether the government is trying to run a country in earnest or just playing house.
Can a Spirit of 2025 emerge in Sabah?
Forty years after the sentiment of change swept Sabah, the writer believes his home state is ready for the Spirit of 2025.
Malaysian PM Anwar needs to reshuffle his Cabinet
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim is approaching the mid-term of his administration, a juncture when the electorate wants to feel that this government has delivered and made a difference…
Taliban divisions: Dawn
Afghanistan’s internal power struggles matter to the world because if the current dispensation implodes, it may fuel a fresh humanitarian exodus, along with empowering…
The impeachment standstill: When excuses aren’t enough
The country's constitutional framework is explicit: every public servant, including the Vice President, must answer for their actions. By sidelining the proceedings under thinly…