Unforgivable waste of public funds: Philippine Daily Inquirer
In a country where desperate Filipinos have been punished for stealing a loaf of bread or a canned product, the ones behind the veritable theft of billions of pesos worth of…
Dhaka-Delhi ties must be defined by respect and fairness: The Daily Star
First high-level meetings since Hasina's fall touch on key bilateral challenges.
Dispatch from South Korea
There is an undercurrent of toughness, even confrontation, in the politics of the Republic of Korea.
Cigarette city: Breathing in Dhaka’s signature cocktail
The Bangladeshi capital's air quality has reached such hazardous levels that stepping outside is now equivalent to puffing on 22 cigarettes a day. This makes Dhaka the only place…
Syria to South Korea: An age of uncertainty?
The old order—along with its underlying assumptions—is perishing, while a new order is yet to crystallise.
Economic impact: The Korea Herald
Political uncertainty related to President Yoon fuels volatility in the Korean financial markets.
South Korea’s impeachment battle is democracy in action
President Yoon’s removal would serve as a global example of how democracies can and should deal with those who abuse the privileges of incumbency.
The fall of Bashar al-Assad: Lessons of transition
History offers cautionary tales for Syria. Libya and Iraq, both torn apart after the fall of autocratic regimes, failed to establish stable political orders. These examples…
K-drama worth watching: The Jakarta Post
Democracy survived because the Korean people willed it and fought for it.
Toothless committees: The Kathmandu Post
The dysfunctionality of the parliamentary committees of provincial assemblies is concerning.