Is the quest for uncorrupted politicians futile?
The writer says it is important to start building democratic institutions with checks and balances that can rein in corrupt people.
Pakistan’s political system in a state of crisis
The writer says Imran Khan’s destructive approach has made it more difficult to find a political solution to the predicament.
Jokowi’s governing algorithm, a playbook for the next president
To accomplish his or her ambitions, the next president needs to find the most stable mixture of politics, the economy, technocrats and people in uniform in this governing…
EU’s criticism of HK election misguided
The writer says it is unreasonable to demand that “full democracy” be installed in Hong Kong at one fell swoop.
A not-so-smart proposal for an offshore smart city
The writer says such a project needs thorough onboarding of all parties involved, along with buy-in from every single one of the stakeholders.
G7 and EU are the only losers in Hong Kong election
The writer says that the new electoral system and the election results will further benefit Hong Kong people.
What would a Marcos Jr. presidency mean for democracy?
The culture of lies and deception through misinformation and troll farms has made democracy more vulnerable.
After Philippines, Indonesia too is ripe for return to authoritarianism
The writer says after 24 years of experimenting, Indonesia’s democracy is still largely a work in progress.
Pakistan’s new fault lines: Political polarisation and defiance of institutions
The writer says the weaponisation of politics has spawned a culture permeated by incendiary allegations and norm-breaking behaviour.
The logic of the ‘conspiracy theory’ gets fuzzier the more Imran Khan speaks on the topic
The paper says the former prime minister’s admission exposed his inability to navigate the complexities of national politics independently.