Who will lead Jakarta?
It remains to be seen if relocating the nation’s capital will make it easier or harder for the next Jakarta governor to lead the 495-year-old metropolis.
Reimagining the post-pandemic world
Governments and policymakers all around the world are examining ways to deal with the pandemic-inflicted devastation, considering recovery measures, and probing for different…
Democracy on life support
Reversing the authoritarian trends and mindset that have sunk roots in the political culture cannot happen overnight.
Another spell of flooding can upend life in Sylhet
The frightening regularity and intensity with which we're being hit by floods should worry the policymakers.
Pakistan PM’s challenge will now be to steer economy out of crisis while keeping govt together
With the prime minister intent on navigating the economy out of the ongoing crisis, the challenge will be to keep one hand on the wheel while he tries to keep his government…
The politics of bigotry
India is not an outlier in its descent into political sectarianism and tribalism. Indonesia is also facing its own demons.
Why have politicians stopped participating in relief activities?
The writer says people expect political leaders to look out for them, especially when they are in distress, and leaders should think about leading their people.
Indonesia’s looming meat crisis
The country’s outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) has spread to 19 provinces so far, affecting some 232,000 farm animals.
South Korea blasting off
The paper says a proper investment by the government can help build local experts and nurture new technologies in a way that they can spill over into other sectors.
What stakeholders need to do to avert humanitarian disaster, ensure stability in Afghanistan
Abandoning Afghanistan could lead to a mass exodus of Afghans towards neighbouring countries, and create a security vacuum that in the past was filled by terrorist groups.