Inspirations from China’s journey
Analysts Sun Jingying and Zhang Yuyan argue that while China's progress over the past century may not be a blueprint for others to copy, the principles behind it still offer…
Can the China-Myanmar-Bangladesh Economic Corridor become a reality?
Jannatul Naym Pieal argues how the corridor's viability depends on the political and security situation in Myanmar, where conflict has disrupted both governance and infrastructure…
The world wants carbon credits. Nepal has them
"In the new carbon economy, the wealth is not only in what countries produce, but in what they protect, reduce and never emit," writes Samiksha Baral.
Bending the bamboo: Thailand turns neutrality into a diplomatic advantage
Thailand’s modern “bamboo diplomacy” is becoming a powerful asset, helping the kingdom attract investment, bridge global divides and strengthen ASEAN’s role in a volatile…
Is Nepal’s RSP overlooking Dalit issues?
Seeking justice for the victims of caste hatred has become more complicated under the ruling Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) administration, writes Mitra Pariyar.
Unquiet Lebanon: Dawn
Quoting the editorial: "The international community, principally the US and Europe, must be firm with their friends in Tel Aviv and tell them that their destabilising behaviour…
Indonesia President Prabowo’s Myanmar initiative: The Jakarta Post
Quoting the editorial: "Levering his unique background as a democratically elected former general, President Prabowo Subianto is uniquely positioned to break ASEAN's deadlock and…
What the US–Iran peace means for South Korea
The writer asks: "South Korea should draw the appropriate conclusions. If a nuclear-armed North Korea were to launch a sudden military provocation or attack, who would come to our…
Why fencing Bangladesh’s Myanmar frontier alone won’t work
Bangladesh finds itself in a structural bind that fencing cannot resolve, the writer laments.
Huddles between Pyongyang and Beijing
The writer asks: "Does this diplomatic declaration represent a genuine strategic transformation, or is it simply another chapter in a familiar cycle of rapprochement and…