No welcome for Myanmar’s junta
For the first time since its establishment on Aug. 8, 1967, Asean has taken a punitive measure against a recalcitrant member.
Climate anxiety and the rights of future generations
At least 60 percent of people have said that they were "very worried" or "extremely worried" about climate change.
What explains Marcos Jr.’s popularity?
In the most recent Pulse Asia Survey, Marcos Jr. garnered 15 percent of the votes, second to Sara Duterte’s 20 percent.
Is Jokowi sidelining democracy
An article in the well-known Journal of Democracy says President Jokowi has prioritised economic development at the cost of democracy
A Carbon border tax would have significant implications for developing countries
The fact that most high-income countries have become net importers of CO2 while most developing economies are net exporters indicates that leakage is a serious problem.
Taliban 2.0: Moderate or still hard-line?
The Taliban is realising that fighting and destroying is very easy, but rebuilding Afghanistan is an uphill challenge.
Resurgence of violence may destabilise an already conflict-ridden Afghanistan
Taliban government must demonstrate their ability to govern by rooting out terrorism
Expand insurance coverage to include mental healthcare
This will increase access to affordable mental healthcare in Malaysia.
A thousand cheers for Maria Ressa & Muratov
The Nobel peace prize draws attention to the critical role that independent journalism plays in world order.
AUKUS & impact on Japan and India
The Quad and AUKUS are strategically complimentary to each other.