America’s two adversaries
In a world marked by ever-evolving geopolitical dynamics, the recent report from the US Strategic Posture Commission urging a transformation in America’s military strategy…
A predictable tragedy
Once again, the UN Security Council failed to live up to its primary responsibility for the maintenance of international peace and security.
TikTok and its toxicities
The quest for gratification without ethical consideration has made the social network dangerous.
Perikatan: Trapped in a holding pattern?
For Perikatan to expand beyond winning Malay majority seats it has to win over the non-Malays. But Perikatan – or specifically, PAS – is spooking the non-Malays.
‘Global English in 2023’
National languages continue to dominate research in humanities and social science, but English continues to make headway as researchers wish to pubish their work in…
HK should brace itself for potential US decoupling
Washington is taking gradual steps to decouple from China under the pretext of “de-risking” because US' economic ties with China are too strong, notes the writer.
Redefining education in the AI era: the rise of generalists
Should we be worried that students will stop learning? While these tools will definitely revolutionise our teaching, I see it as positive change, notes the writer.
Leisure time is not wasted time
Resting is an integral part of productivity. Our bodies and minds are not meant to constantly function in work mode, notes the writer.
Are reunifications the key to world peace?
If we look for hotspots in this world where military conflicts and other disturbances have been going on for years, they are precisely in those regions where territories were…
Poisoned rhetoric and public concerns
Elections are a time when people get the chance to express their will. But in our case, it is the cacophony of two leading political parties that will be assaulting our eardrums.