A crucial vote amid crisis: The Korea Herald
Against a backdrop of economic malaise, diplomatic strain and a public weary of political dysfunction, the election became a test not only of leadership but of institutional…
A repudiation of the Duterte doctrine: Philippine Daily Inquirer
The true measure of success in the anti-drug campaign is not in the peso value of drug seizures, but in whether fundamental rights are protected, and whether law enforcers…
Outmigration—Bhutan’s existential dilemma: Kuensel
According to the World Bank's recently launched "Bhutan development Update" report, the number of Bhutanese leaving the country via Paro International Airport skyrocketed from…
Bangladesh interim government losing sight of public mandate
The government, the writer says, seems detached from the very reforms it was expected to lead.
Child killers: The Kathmandu Post
The prevention of drowning deaths in Nepal, the result of systemic inaction, must be a national priority.
Cleaning the House of Marcos: Philippine Daily Inquirer
It’s a move no one expected from a chief executive better known for consensus than confrontation. It took gumption and the kind of political courage that could redefine his…
Governance as performance: Philippine Daily Inquirer
The word “performance” is now used in both its administrative and stage sense. Governance is a complex affair; optics (the management of impression) is a way to simplify that…
Questioning historical revision: The Jakarta Post
Critics suspect the project aims to glorify the incumbent government and will serve as "official history" in textbooks across all educational levels, at least for President…
Failed delivery: The Kathmandu Post
People can get disillusioned with the state if they cannot get good services even at a high cost.
Another indicator of learning crisis: Philippine Daily Inquirer
While failing the civil service exam is not the end of the world, it is not a good indication that only 14 out of every 100 applicant succeed.