What holds Pakistan back?
A narrow elite, resistant to reform, prioritises its own interests over that of the people, says the writer.
Bangladesh’s stability depends on a timely, credible election: The Daily Star
The country's political parties should support Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus’s stance on polls in February.
More than conspicuous consumption
The writer says: "It’s easy to dismiss these videos as nothing more than crude platforms for bragging about possessions. But the fact that they attract millions of viewers…
Not a ‘98 repeat: The Jakarta Post
What began as scattered unrest has now spilled across cities, fueled by deep economic frustration, perceived elite impunity and a rising sense that the political class has grown…
From ‘roads to riches’: Philippine Daily Inquirer
The Discayas and others like them must be put to task for flaunting their questionable wealth in the face of so much grief and suffering because of failed flood control projects.
Bangladesh’s political parties must support the election drive
The writer argues: "We must not forget that our democratic journey has faltered many times in the past. After 54 years of independence, we cannot further delay or distort our…
VP Sara Duterte’s education department debacle: Philippine Daily Inquirer
In the wake of VP Duterte’s exit from the Department of Education, she left behind a backlog of over 165,000 classrooms, a fund utilisation rate of only 11 percent for textbook…
Fulfill responsibility to pass on memory of atomic bomb, war’s horrors: The Japan News
It is Japan’s mission to pass on the reality of the atomic bombings and to increase international momentum to prevent the use of nuclear weapons.
Is the death penalty still relevant?
The writer says: "Malaysia’s abolition of all mandatory death sentences was a good first step. However, further reforms are needed."
Political decisions must include women: The Daily Star
An inclusive democracy cannot be built by ignoring women's voices.