Philippine politics in the grip of families—and vice versa
The writer laments: "But, unless we learn to honor these boundaries—between family and politics, faith and power, public duty and private interest—we will continue to see…
What awaits Awami League after the Hasina verdict?
The deeper question now is whether Awami League survives as a party, or only as a memory of fear and loyalty, says the writer.
Quake defences delayed by red tape: The Daily Star
The government must urgently open the quake safety assessment facility.
Dhaka’s earthquake danger ignored for too long
The fate of a megacity like Dhaka facing a potential major earthquake depends on its level of preparation, scientific insight, and coordinated action, says the writer. Without…
A strategic discussion in Malaysia’s Sabah
The writer says: "Ultimately, the question 'Why are we here?' was not for the six men to answer, but for Sabah voters to contemplate. It is the voters who must now carry the…
High cost of health care: Philippine Daily Inquirer
Higher government spending on health has not translated into a big reduction in out-of-pocket spending, or the costs borne directly by households.
The oust Marcos plot
The oust-Marcos plotters incorrectly misread the lay of the land if they expected a massive migration of support for VP Sara, the writer says.
Before Hasina lost in the court of law, she had lost in the court of the people
The writer says: "Legalities aside, those who lived through those crucial days, witnessed the tragic incidents, reported on them, wrote on them, or warned and alerted the…
Crime and punishment: Sheikh Hasina’s conviction comes as lesson for all authoritarian rulers
Ultimately, says the writer, the coercive power of the state could not withstand the power of the people.
Another cop-out at COP: The Jakarta Post
Indonesia has demonstrated an inadequate commitment to cutting greenhouse gas emissions in its latest nationally determined contribution (NDC), which shows it will remain…