Erdogan and Jokowi
Both Indonesia and Turkey look like two sides of the same coin in their choice of a populist leader, the author writes.
How to respond to the satellite launch of North Korea
As Pyongyang's satellite launch has deteriorated security, Seoul should give it urgent attention, says the writer.
The Erdogan era lives on, as does the power of populism
For Erdogan, and for many leaders around the world, populism is not an ideology. It's rather a robust political strategy.
The deteriorating Imran-establishment ties make it unlikely for him to regain power soon
The writer says that while former PM Khan is popular, he will not be able to translate that into votes with major party desertions, and may instead be jailed or exiled.
(Not) a party official
The paper says that regardless of its merits or shortcomings, President Jokowi's actions have set a clear precedent of what a president can and cannot do when dealing with…
Upcoming AI policy may turn out to be an exercise in futility
The paper says the Pakistan government's upcoming AI policy has been crafted without finalising dedicated data laws, which have been in the draft stage since 2018.
Climate services for a resilient Everest economy
As risks grow for mountaineering, tourism stakeholders must act urgently to build the region’s resilience.
Plan B for new capital for Indonesia: Horizontal decentralisation
In the case of moving Indonesia’s capital away from Jakarta, the pandemic has taught us that we do not need to be in the same city to work together, and that this could be a…
Spare the child
The role of parents in pushing their children to the brink cannot be underestimated; often it is found that they find it necessary to inflict private tuitions on children already…
Imran Khan’s moment of truth
The maverick leader is facing the most serious test of his chequered political career.