Making the liberal international order 2.0
Political polarisation and autocratisation have evolved into a structural threat, manifesting across democracies at unprecedented levels.
Stop the hypocrisy—pass the divorce bill
Divorce does not end marriages. It merely confirms that a marriage is already dead.
Focus on tariffs: The Korea Herald
It's unclear how negotiations are progressing, and a suitable special envoy must be sent to the US.
Shift to a circular economy crucial to environmental sustainability
The towering landfills of Hong Kong are a clarion call for change. The circular economy offers a path to a sustainable future, reducing waste, conserving resources, and protecting…
Pakistan’s high urbanisation rate—boon or bane?: Dawn
The sheer scale of forthcoming urbanisation in Pakistan demands a holistic approach, which takes in all factors. Such an approach will help make capital, climate financing and…
Cockpit confusion in doomed Air India flight: The Statesman
The tragedy of Air India flight 171 has, in its aftermath, thrown up far more questions than answers.
Reflections on Chinese education as the population declines
In 2024, there were 41,270 newborns in total, 3,545 fewer than the 44,815 recorded in 2023.
Digital ruin: Philippines’ online gambling epidemic
Families are becoming more and more indebted and hopeless as access to online gambling platforms gets easier, and many are jeopardising their livelihoods for the momentary…
How Bangladesh is giving waste new life, and workers new dignity
At the heart of Bangladesh's recycling chain are informal waste pickers, often women, who collect, sort and trade plastic in unsafe, exploitative conditions. They face hazardous…
Beyond ASEAN centrality: The Jakarta Post
A lack of unity may be what is wrong with ASEAN today.