Indigenous peoples’ rights: The ASEAN paradox
Among the member states of the ASEAN, only a few recognise indigenous peoples, let alone protect their rights. Indonesia, Laos, Thailand, and Vietnam are among those that fare the…
Marcos Jr. in the shadow of Marcos Sr.
The President's recent moves show greater political decisiveness than previously assumed, but some distinctions remain between Mr. Marcos Jr. and his father.
Everything everywhere all at once
In a world where everything is connected, everything affects each other, which in turn means that, under conventional norms, sovereignty over the same matter can be exercised by…
‘Con King’: Duterte, ICC, and the ‘Solid South’
This is about coming to terms with Mr. Duterte's “budol” or "con/scam" legacy. More importantly, this is about justice for thousands of Filipinos, including at least 122…
Indonesian President Prabowo’s test of governing in former President Jokowi’s absence
Former president Jokowi's influence may not be institutional, but it is politically alive as long as leaders like Mr. Prabowo continue to invoke his name.
Not even a president is above the law
This past week, the Filipino people witnessed a historic moment: the arrest of a former president—one feared and influential—by Philippine authorities for trial before an…
People will believe what they want to believe
Arguing is usually pointless, says the writer, as Malaysians love conspiracies.
The youth does engage with news. It’s just not the way we may want them to
The writer noticed a shift in the winter of 2019, a waning interest among both undergrad and postgrad students. It’s not that they didn’t know journalists, it’s that they…
Power, prejudice and predators
Sexual harassment in the workplace is a pervasive scourge that not only undermines the professional environment but also constitutes a blatant violation of fundamental human…
The new Bangladesh needs a new education system
The writer says: "We need to bring back moral and character-building lessons while also preparing students for the future. We need stronger ties between universities and…