Expanding the Foreign Ministry as Jokowi had in mind four years ago
The writer says that Jokowi should now expand and enhance the authority of the Foreign Ministry to leave a strong legacy to the nation.
Congress’ Sonia & Rahul Gandhi’s low profile in opposition unity efforts
With Rahul’s future unclear and what the Supreme Court could say about his disqualification being unknown, the Gandhi family is not keen to project anyone.
Our political culture – you reap what you sow
The writer says the biggest harm that the two main parties have done to politics is their aversion to opposing and divergent views.
Legal obstacle course for surrogacy in Indonesia
If surrogacy is to become legitimate in Indonesia, the uterus as a recognized object of a contract should come first before other regulations follow.
The evolving landscape of Philippine politics
The writer says the political dynamics shaped by the interplay between Mr. Marcos, Duterte, and China will undoubtedly reshape the nation’s future.
Election season is here, but how long can we expect the 2023 set-up to last?
The writer says it is hard to envisage a scenario which leads to a stable government and very few in which the government enjoys legitimacy.
Consequences of the ICC judgment
The writer says that if it’s true that there’s a serious rift going on between the Marcoses and the Dutertes, the ICC decision has just given the Marcoses the upper hand.
Pita faces Hamlet’s dilemma – To be or not to be? Thailand awaits answer
Some media commentators raised questions of whether Move Forward’s 300 campaign policies were merely “bait” to get them elected, so they could carry out their real agenda…
‘If an election is not participatory, it is neither free nor fair’: Former Bangladesh election commissioner
The former commissioner also said that the current commission has to work hard to earn back the people's confidence in elections.
Dr M doesn’t love me after all
The writer says that citizens must show that using race and religion as fear- and loathing-inducing tactics no longer work.