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.
One SMS can save thousands of farmers
The writer says crop losses can be minimised if the government was able to issue timely weather information.
‘Tough guys’ do not wear lipstick
The writer says Korea should foster emotionally mature young people who can deal with vital issues calmly and rationally.
2022: Philippines’ most consequential elections yet
Next week, the Philippines will go to the most consequential polls in Philippine history, since the 1969 elections.
House-hunting mars S. Korean presidential transition
The presidential transition team’s helter-skelter scramble to complete the relocation before the May 10 inauguration is comparable to a pinball ricocheting off bumpers.
Pyongyang’s nuclear threat
The paper says President-elect Yoon should weigh various elements before finalising his policy toward North Korea.
Attack on Chinese a sign of things to come
As the clouds of terrorist violence in Karachi start to gather, the paper says it is time for law enforcement to reassess their capabilities.
Defense procurement ToT deals pave way for strategic autonomy
Strategic autonomy could help the country protect its national interests and sovereignty, as well as boost its self-dependence.