DeepSeek upends AI: The Korea Herald
There is a big lesson here for South Korea’s policymakers and tech companies. The country, which lags behind in AI solutions, may stumble into a fresh opportunity to catch up if…
Trump-Kim bromance again?: The Korea Herald
Given that Mr. Trump’s previous “big deal” attempts with North Korea have all failed, speculation is mounting that he may seek an alternative route for a “small deal,”…
Trumpian purge
US President Donald Trump’s moves are likely to fuel greater racism and xenophobia in the US.
Indonesia President Prabowo’s 100 tough days: The Jakarta Post
It cannot be denied that the first three months of the Prabowo administration have not been free of controversy.
Southeast Asia, Indonesia and Trump 2.0
US President Donald Trump hates US trade deficits, loves US tariffs and is mostly indifferent, if not hostile, toward multilateral arrangements including ASEAN.
Philippine senatorial choices: Popularity over capability
It is increasingly apparent that celebrity culture is infiltrating governance, where legitimate lawmaking is overshadowed by the mere pursuit of votes founded upon name…
Trump 2.0 set to repeat history of unpredictability
Generally, two possible diplomatic approaches to dealing with unpredictability are minimising it and making oneself unpredictable.
Young people reject polarisation
Younger generations’ growing rejection for political polarisation in older generations is what is moving the polls. They want Mr. Yoon out, but are wary of Lee Jae-myung. They…
Police brutality: A repressive pattern that refuses to end
Rather than engaging in dialogue or addressing public concerns, the government often resorts to heavy-handed tactics to quell dissent, as seen in the treatment of independent…
Fake truth for deniers
If left unchecked, fake truths will continue to corrode the foundations of democracy.