How to deal with differences in identity politics
One way is to downplay differences over issues like race or sexual identity. Another is to acknowledge differences exist while trying to treat all equally. Or one can accept that…
Coexisting with Covid-19: Many will be infected but fewer will get severe disease
As the cumulative number of cases increases with time, so will the cumulative ICU and death numbers.
Southeast Asia’s migrant labour dilemma
Instead of curbing citizens’ freedom to work abroad, countries should improve labour standards.
Reframing plastic pollution requires incentives for producers, consumers
In conjunction with the incentives and disincentives towards the business sectors, education and raising awareness is also crucial to change the way consumers choose their…
China, Asean should sign South China Sea code of conduct soon
The omission of the South China Sea in public statements is glaring, as it is the one issue that China and the 10-member Asean need to address
In search of safe, affordable and clean electricity
The cost of generating electricity from oil, gas and coal is soaring. Their stock is not inexhaustible.
RCEP will usher in an ‘Asia era’
Covering nearly a third of the world's population and accounting for about 30 percent of GDP, the new free trade bloc is likely to become the most influential free trade zone in…
Evolving concepts of national security
India faces two hostile neighbours, China and Pakistan, both of whom would seek to exploit weakness in Indian defence preparedness, while backing anti-national groups within,…
Prabowo and Hishammuddin’s inclusion in the Manama dialogue and what it means
The presence of two leaders from the ASEAN community in a regional forum, known for its focus on the geopolitics of the Gulf region, is emblematic of the importance that Southeast…
Forest Governance in Sri Lanka: A political conundrum?
It is clearly evident that Sri Lanka faces a formidable challenge in environmental governance in trading off her critical environmental interests with those of rapid development.