UN’s birthday blues
At the heart of UN’s dysfunction lies the Security Council’s paralysis, the writer argues.
Philippine democracy: Is this the endgame?
Criminal liability is what people are demanding beyond the seeming theatrics of hearings and investigations, the writer says.
Khagrachhari violence demands answers and justice: The Daily Star
The government must run an impartial investigation and end the cycle of violence in the hills.
Inviting US President Trump to ASEAN Summit a pragmatic move for Malaysia, region
"Malaysia, as with the rest of Asean members, walks a delicate path as the regional bloc has chosen to play a neutral role by not taking sides in geopolitical rivalry. It simply…
Ganges drying up faster than ever before
The Ganges, a lifeline for hundreds of millions across South Asia, is drying at a rate scientists say is unprecedented in recorded history. Climate change, shifting monsoons,…
Korea’s growth mirage: The Korea Herald
Growth this year is projected at 0.9 percent, a notch above the IMF's earlier estimate and neatly aligned with the Bank of Korea’s outlook. The uptick, fueled by resilient…
The criminal charges against Rodrigo Duterte
The writer says: "The hope is that the preliminary issues raised by the defense, such as Duterte’s mental fitness and the challenge to the ICC’s jurisdiction, can be resolved…
Bangladesh must uphold its secular heritage
The writer says: "In every country, the forces of division and exclusion are being met by the forces of hope and inclusion. The question for Bangladesh is simple: which side of…
More ‘aid’—but to what end?
The reason for this flood of generosity was evident: 2025 was an election year, and politicians needed the billions they paid themselves from the national budget to woo voters and…
What are the influences of Buddhist thought on the Cambodian constitution?
Since the 13th century, Buddhist teachings have been strongly connected with the social, political, economic, cultural and environmental domains of Cambodian governance in almost…