Finding our way ‘back to the Republic of Korea’
The writer hopes the Yoon administration can straighten out those problems of the previous administration and return the good old Republic of Korea safe and sound.
The don’ts of economic policy: Lessons from Sri Lanka
The writer says extreme populism has led to catastrophe.
Who will speak for the George Floyds of Bangladesh?
The writer says the government must realise that it will be impossible to hold law enforcement accountable for abuses of power until they are free of political influence.
Order from lockdown to normal, but not at the cost of lives
With easing restrictions, things are going back to "normal" in some Western countries, but for Shanghai, where infection rates are surging, a heavy price is being paid with…
We can’t let our guard down against Covid-19
With Covid-19 evolving, new strains and variants are expected to surface in the coming months and years. Covid-19 is also expected to become an endemic disease in the long run.
The sleeping giant awakens: Indonesia reopens to the world
The reopening will provide a further boost to South-east Asia’s largest economy, which has been on a gradual recovery after gross domestic product contracted 2.1 percent in 2020.
Ukraine war: A silent assault on the developing world
The writer says the Russian invasion is fast becoming a matter of life and death for vulnerable people around the world.
Indonesia’s G-20 presidency: Palm oil and global energy needs
The writer says the urgent need to work toward a sustainable planet has been shelved by rich countries who could have led the way in transforming global food and energy supplies.
The dangerous reality of being a woman on the streets of Dhaka
The writer says staying on guard every minute of one's existence outside isn't really a solution when they're the ones who must be granted the right to safety on the roads.
Imran Khan Pakistani politics’ enfant terrible
The writer says Imran Khan's authoritarian mindset, self-righteousness and lack of understanding of statecraft were the main reasons behind his downfall, and not an external…