Japan’s rethink on defence policy following the Ukraine crisis Ukraine
America’s response to the Ukraine war has suggested to many Japanese that this alliance may need to be strengthened, and that Japan should not depend solely on the United States…
Happiness as public policy
Low crime rates, good education system, universal health care and equal opportunities for all–the recipe for happiness and all pipe dreams for the Philippines, despite being…
Bhutan: In keeping up with another epochal shift
At the cusp of yet another cultural shift, the bureaucracy of Bhutan runs the risk of facing collective skepticism and loss of morale.
War and the Left
The writer suggests that perhaps a policy of non-alignment would be the most effective way of ending the Ukraine war.
Fixing the Hong Kong housing shortage would be difficult but not impossible
The writer says if the government can see through the previous flaws in policymaking and make amends decisively, the average waiting time for public housing can be dramatically…
Lessons Bangladesh can learn from the Russian invasion of Ukraine
The writer says a country's geopolitical importance, stemming from its geopolitical location, can be more of a bane than a boon—unless one plays one's diplomatic card deftly.
Thai PM Prayut’s early exit will be good for Asean
The writer says Thai Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha is highly regarded by Myanmar's generals as a role model in toppling a democratically elected government.
Three possible scenarios of the Marcos Jr. presidency
The writer says the struggle for the future of the Philippines is far from over, even with a Marcos Jr. presidency.
Morality in the age of social media
The writer says we must scrutinise the role of social media in our lives, and be mindful of how we utilise it for positive changes.
Acceptance of the Taliban a long way to go
The paper says the Taliban need to walk the talk to claim diplomatic recognition, and that rhetoric alone will not take them anywhere.