Is it finally time for a female ASEAN chief?
In ASEAN’s half-century history, every secretary-general has been male. It is time for the bloc to walk the talk and prioritise gender equality at leadership levels.
Delhi’s dilemma: The Statesman
Bangladesh’s request for the extradition of its former prime minister, Sheikh Hasina from India marks a pivotal moment in South Asian diplomacy.
Is Indonesia abandoning ASEAN?: The Jakarta Post
This is the second time since President Prabowo’s inauguration that Indonesia has sent a concerning message to its regional neighbours.
Reconfiguring the ASEAN Human Rights Declaration
The AHRD remains a document of relevance and ambivalence.
Turmoil in South Korean politics gets deeper: The Japan News
There is concern that the prolonged absence of power in South Korea will have a negative impact on Japan-South Korea relations and other aspects of the situation in Asia.
Against the tide: Defending human rights and civic freedoms in Southeast Asia
Governments across the region are employing increasingly sophisticated and repressive tactics to silence dissent, stifle opposition and suppress independent voices.
Dhaka-Delhi ties must be defined by respect and fairness: The Daily Star
First high-level meetings since Hasina's fall touch on key bilateral challenges.
Hasina’s claims are nothing but a distortion of facts: The Daily Star
India’s failure to prevent such false narratives won’t help bilateral relations.
We must respond firmly to the anti-Bangladesh campaign in India: The Daily Star
National unity is needed to expose falsehoods.
Why India should address the misinformation campaign against Bangladesh
The events point to an escalation of anti-Bangladesh sentiments on the Indian side, fostered by a misinformation campaign in sections of the Indian media and government.