Partnerships are the heart of strategic defence
The recent joint exercises demonstrate the Philippines’ effort to strengthen its defense capability while also fortifying its cooperation with other countries that, like it, are…
Why change must start with people
We need to find a solution that is both humane and environmentally responsible. We cannot presume to restrict plastic use only through regulation. We must provide alternatives and…
Whither ASEAN community?: The Jakarta Post
This year, ASEAN still barely resembles a community in its true sense of the word as its leaders have come up with a new vision for 2045 with even more audacious targets.
Migration mindset: The Statesman
The recent wave of deportations of Indian nationals from the United States should serve as a sobering moment for both aspiring migrants and policymakers in India.
Who is South Korea’s new President Lee Jae-myung?
His life story suggests a leader committed to creating a society in which the poorest and most marginalised have access to opportunity, dignity and human rights.
Pakistani teen Sana Yousaf’s death is another case of a man not taking no for an answer
Mere weeks after a landmark judgment upholding the death sentence of Zahir Jaffer, the man who brutally murdered Noor Mukadam in Islamabad, the country mourns the cold-blooded…
A crucial vote amid crisis: The Korea Herald
Against a backdrop of economic malaise, diplomatic strain and a public weary of political dysfunction, the election became a test not only of leadership but of institutional…
A transitional budget for troubled times: The Daily Star
Bangladeshi government signals people-centric priorities but faces tough trade-offs.
The next challenge
Pakistan has to be prepared to deal with a multi-front situation which means on the defence, economic and diplomatic fronts as well as in efforts to maintain national unity and…
Sparks fly over Malaysia’s Investment, Trade and Industry Minister’s resignation
Quitting a party is one thing, but to quit and join another party from the same coalition is something else, says the writer.