Sri Lanka crisis: How President Gotabaya’s rule ended in a S’pore hotel
While his political demise is owing to the mishandling of Sri Lanka's economy over the past two years, his rise was entirely on account of his stint as defence secretary.
Politicization of cooking oil
As Indonesia gears up for the 2024 elections, more and more politicians will be tempted to compromise their duty to the state for their party’s or their own interests.
No friends and a bumpy ride as Gotabaya flees Sri Lanka
People familiar with the developments say the Maldives may not be Mr Rajapaksa's final destination.
Why is there a gas crisis in a country that is gas-rich?
The current gas crisis in the country was not inevitable, but is the result of not doing enough to find and lift the gas from below the ground.
A lesson from Sri Lanka
Learning from Sri Lanka, Indonesia should refrain from complacency, or else history will repeat itself.
Repeat of Karachi’s monsoon misery shows that authorities haven’t learnt much from the past
Without an improved drainage and urban disaster response mechanism in the long term, the people of Karachi will be left to face the gushing floodwaters on their own.
Sri Lanka should put its people first
The crisis is testament to what happens when politicians become self-serving or want to make a show of development, rather than serving the public.
What has led Bangladesh to its current energy crisis?
The unprecedented long period of high energy prices and supply shortage are exerting tremendous pressure on all economies.
What makes Bangladesh 7th saddest nation in the world?
The writer says Bangladeshis are not thriving, not even struggling, but are suffering.
Will the Marcos-Duterte duo survive?
Both are ambitious and any kind of political adventurism will ensue a new power struggle between the two.