Of hopes, half-measures, and the hell that awaits Rohingyas
As the Rohingya crisis enters its seventh month, chances of it ending in a peaceful manner are quickly evaporating. Even staunch believers in what the UN Secretary General…
In a democracy, you must learn to tolerate
An editorial by Shakhawat Liton in the Daily Star looks at the role that media must play in a thriving democracy and its place in holding those in power accountable. The above…
She forgot it all
Two Nobel Peace laureates express how they are disappointed in Suu Kyi. In their final meeting with journalists in the capital yesterday, Nobel Peace laureates Shirin Ebadi and…
Criticism is a part of democracy
This editorial from Azmi Sharom looks at the Malaysian Government’s recent troubles with a critical rapper and what it means for democracy. ARE you easily annoyed? What does…
Globalisation is losing its lustre
Nepal must learn from neighbouring countries and apply various policies and approaches to help the economy grow. As Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi was speaking against…
Fake news and the heart of discourse
A recent panel in Manila questions whether fake news and campaigns of disinformation have destroyed public discourse and changed society for the worse. I recently had the pleasure…
Trump’s India tilt
Donald Trump Jr’s visit to India signals a political shift to the sub-continent and warming ties between the senior Trump’s administration and the Modi government.…
PyeongChang Olympic’s legacy
North Korea’s last-minute decision to participate helped the PyeongChang Olympics become an arena for geopolitics. The PyeongChang Winter Olympics came to a close Sunday after…
China’s influence over the Maldives a cause for concern
China’s growing influence over the Maldives is a cause for concern according to this editorial from the Yomiuri Shimbun. The political situation in the Maldives, an island…
A job to do in Nepal
As the new Nepali PM makes key appointments, expertise, and not loyalty alone, should be the key. KP Oli’s first decision as prime minister was to order a review of all of the…