Pakistan’s caretaker government takes over
One hopes the caretakers and their successors in the years ahead will strengthen democratic conduct. The second elected government to complete its term in the era of civilian…
What’s Thailand four-year-old coup given us anyway?
Four years after it toppled a democratically elected government, Thailand’s military government is fast losing support and has failed to live up to its promises. There are…
Territorial clarity must emerge from Japan-Russia talks
Gains from Japan-Russia cooperation must lead to progress in territorial talks. It is vital to squarely look at the reality in which no progress has been made in Japan-Russia…
Three is company
Nepal can unleash the Greater Himalayan Region’s true potential only if it adopts tri-lateralism. Observing recent developments between India and Nepal, one can be convinced…
Reconsidering Malaysia’s rail projects
Soon after Pakatan Harapan took over the federal administration, PM Mahathir not only set up the Council of Elders, stepped up investigation of the 1MDB scandal, dismissed…
Making Malaysia respectable again
Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad has urged the civil servants to help the new government restore the country’s reputation and make Malaysia respectable again. He feels…
Two steps forward?
Armenia and Malaysia share one common similarity, could they be on the cusp of change?. They may not qualify as echoes of May 1968, but a pair of intriguing developments means…
China, India and the Indian Ocean: Sri Lanka’s Foreign Policy Challenges
Occupying a strategic position in the Indian Ocean, Sri Lanka must balance its foreign policy between India and China. Sri Lanka’s foreign relations must reflect the country’s…
Thai junta was no good for anyone
After four years of military rule, we are back where we were, and our neighbours have moved on. Four years ago today, General Prayut Chan-o-cha staged a military coup d’etat to…
Former Indonesian President Soeharto’s most likely successor? How about Prabowo?
Prabowo might be Soeharto’s most likely successor. A few weeks ago, some media reports predicted it is just a matter of time before Soeharto’s dynasty gloriously…