Australia’s steady march to an Asian destiny
The writer says its changing racial mix will weigh on future national strategy and external policy.
Kishida might call snap election in 2023 if ratings improve
The low approval rating for Kishida’s Cabinet recently has shown slight signs of recovering.
A long drawn-out game of thrones
Each player in the upcoming elections has to use a different poll strategy to win and go for a suitable alliance.
Obituary of Truth
Truth recently decided to die an inglorious death as it got tired of watching rulers leading their nations with lies.
World must ramp up support for quake victims
As rescue rescue efforts enter fourth night, the death toll is certain to rise further.
Press freedom and its enemies
In Indonesia, as in many other parts of the world, media freedom continues to be under assault from many quarters.
Child abuse and our crumbling social norms
There is a bias against the poor that leads to a general acceptance of violence against them.
The making of Jokowi’s dynasty with 3 ‘political heirs’
Three members of the Widodo clan are expected to run in the 2024 elections. But to succeed, they will need the support of the head of the Sukarno dynasty.
Bipartisan support needed to implement US foreign policy
The administration must secure a budget for assistance to Ukraine, as well as strike a balance so that Biden’s policy toward China does not lean toward an excessively hard-line…
Code of Conduct, at least
The paper says it is in the interest of China and Asean to create a conducive situation in the South China Sea.