Editorial: Democracy in Pakistan subverted
The paper says Pakistan has been thrown into the dark abyss of a constitutional crisis in the wake of PM Khan’s actions.
Endless smoke: Cigarette campaigns persistently target Indonesia’s youth
The absence of coordination and law enforcement has created big loopholes for cigarette and tobacco-related industries.
Not pro-West, pro-China, pro-Ukraine or pro-Russia, just pro-Singapore
The writer says to drop the tendency to polarise issues into pro- or anti-something and just view foreign policy issues through Singapore lenses.
The ‘true strength’ and significance of Mahathir Mohamad
The writer says love him or hate him, Malaysia is not done until Mahathir is six feet underground.
Air pollution is an existential threat for Bangladesh
The writer says a serious effort to prevent air pollution can help Bangladesh leave behind a liveable city for the next generation.
Fixing the Hong Kong housing shortage would be difficult but not impossible
The writer says if the government can see through the previous flaws in policymaking and make amends decisively, the average waiting time for public housing can be dramatically…
Three possible scenarios of the Marcos Jr. presidency
The writer says the struggle for the future of the Philippines is far from over, even with a Marcos Jr. presidency.
The Taliban’s dilemma
The writer says what the Taliban need is a step in the right direction and developing the capacity to transform their militancy into political rule.
Hong Kong’s anti-pandemic strategy must be people-centric
The writer says the main responsibility for neutralizing the health threat lies with Chief Executive Carrie Lam Cheng Yuet-ngor and her governing team.
Indonesia’s democracy is on the line. Its defenders are stuck in a Sisyphean loop
Pro-democracy forces must be able to set up “trenches” and “fortifications” within civil society to underpin democratic institutions that will be strong enough to resist…