Talk of extension keeps Jokowi from becoming lame-duck president
With just a little under two years before the next elections, there are no indications of Jokowi losing his grip on power, to the frustration of some of his detractors.
The ‘true strength’ and significance of Mahathir Mohamad
The writer says love him or hate him, Malaysia is not done until Mahathir is six feet underground.
Three possible scenarios of the Marcos Jr. presidency
The writer says the struggle for the future of the Philippines is far from over, even with a Marcos Jr. presidency.
The Taliban’s dilemma
The writer says what the Taliban need is a step in the right direction and developing the capacity to transform their militancy into political rule.
Indonesia’s cooking oil prices still high despite govt intervention
With Idul Fitri holidays – when household spending usually soars – only two months away, the cooking oil debacle must be addressed as soon as possible.
Is Dhaka beyond saving?
The writer says it is high time policymakers revisited their vision for Dhaka and took proactive measures to turn it into a liveable city.
Avoiding Covid-19 vaccine wastage
Despite the efforts to address wastage, the government needs to make a firm decision on what to do with the expired doses.
Nixon’s historic trip and the Taiwan question
With respect to Taiwan, the US' continued support for the island outpost represented a paramount concern for China.
India’s semiconductor moment
In 1987, India was just two years behind the latest chip manufacturing technology. Today, we are 12 generations behind.
Multiculturalism is alive and well in Malaysia, just not in politics: Analysts
Malaysians will tell you they believe in multiculturalism, but this does not always translate into actions, such as when voting.