Australia’s steady march to an Asian destiny
The writer says its changing racial mix will weigh on future national strategy and external policy.
Kishida might call snap election in 2023 if ratings improve
The low approval rating for Kishida’s Cabinet recently has shown slight signs of recovering.
A long drawn-out game of thrones
Each player in the upcoming elections has to use a different poll strategy to win and go for a suitable alliance.
Press freedom and its enemies
In Indonesia, as in many other parts of the world, media freedom continues to be under assault from many quarters.
The making of Jokowi’s dynasty with 3 ‘political heirs’
Three members of the Widodo clan are expected to run in the 2024 elections. But to succeed, they will need the support of the head of the Sukarno dynasty.
Bipartisan support needed to implement US foreign policy
The administration must secure a budget for assistance to Ukraine, as well as strike a balance so that Biden’s policy toward China does not lean toward an excessively hard-line…
Who killed democracy in Bangladesh?
The writer says the recent by-polls represent the state of democracy in our country fairly accurately.
Is the pandemic over? Don’t bet on it!
The writer says more rational policies, which are based primarily on a country’s readiness to deal with future threats, are needed in the future.
The popping of China’s diplomatic trial balloon
Bangladesh has a significant opportunity to contribute to both the scientific and technical discussions on the global adaptation goal, as well as at the political level at COP26.
Can we make lockdown work this time around?
The government needs to have a broader Covid management strategic plan and map stakeholders accordingly for their involvement in resolving the issues that will surface during the…