Suspend reality: impeached South Korean President Yoon’s last stand
In his final statement tomorrow, Feb. 25, Mr. Yoon would do well to do what he has not done yet: offering a heartfelt apology for his grave misjudgment in opting for martial law…
The impeachment standstill: When excuses aren’t enough
The country's constitutional framework is explicit: every public servant, including the Vice President, must answer for their actions. By sidelining the proceedings under thinly…
There is no such thing as the Global South
A country under attack is a country under attack, and an aggressor country is an aggressor country. This distinction does not change based on whether the country is in the North…
Why Bangladesh needs deliberative democracy now
The July Revolution of 2024 was not merely a rejection of the old political system but a call for a new era of governance rooted in accountability, inclusion, and deliberation.
Sabah’s messy politics
In Sabah, it is not what you read in the media that is crucial information but what happens outside the margins of news reports.
A return to the streets: The Jakarta Post
Indonesia is witnessing a welcome resurgence of youth activism. This week’s protests, the fastest that any president has faced since taking office since the Reform era, are a…
Back to square one: The Korea Herald
A bill to strengthen the competitiveness of the nation's semiconductor industry is in crisis over a clause that exempts R&D workers in the industry from the 52-hour workweek.
Tripartite distribution of state power is essential to ensure sociopolitical stability: Dawn
A perception has already built up that the courts are being packed with ‘like-minded’ judges so that the regime can secure legal endorsement for its widely criticised actions…
Crisis in Korea-China relations
Effective and timely responses should be made to resolve a situation in which false rumors are killing opportunities for Korea and China to reap mutual benefits.
A new reality for free media in Bangladesh
The media in Bangladesh today is facing a new challenge in the post-truth era with an audience that is not used to such falsehood, half-truths and distortions, and as such is…