Judicial credibility at stake
The paper says the Constitutional Court is the last defence against any oligarchic attempt to deny basic civil rights, and the last safeguard against any attempt to plunder state…
Efforts should be made, by all stakeholders, to keep the upcoming Punjab polls free from controversy
The paper says it is of paramount importance that these elections be held in an environment that offers a level playing field to all political parties.
Gandhi, Ninoy, and the disinformation crisis
Beyond toxic self-righteousness and election result denialism, what we need is a genuinely progressive movement for democratic transformation.
Forests and climate change
Discussions on how and if forests will adapt to climate change is practically non-existent in Nepal.
Taxing Malaysia’s rich
The paper says the government should look into options such as increasing income tax rates for the rich, as a more pragmatic approach to tackle income inequality.
Opposition sans spirit
The paper says democratic norms and values have remained a chimaera in Nepali politics, and there is little hope that this situation will change.
How will Japan deal with a critically declining birth rate?
If the population of younger generations continues to decline at this rate, it will be difficult to expect economic growth.
Auditing the taxman
With the country’s corruption perception index at a record low, reforms are urgently needed, both to clean up the institution and to regain the trust of the public.
Improving digital competitiveness key to Indonesia’s sustainability
Improving digital competitiveness and closing the gap among provinces is essential for the country's economic and environmental sustainability.
Princesses of North Korea’s Kim dynasty
Contrary to widespread conjectures that the sudden rise of Kim’s young daughter should mean the downfall of his once-powerful sister, there also are cautious voices warning…