Ukraine a humanitarian and human tragedy
The paper says the war can only be stopped by the elites in the Kremlin and the big players in NATO.
Does Asean need a second language?
The writer says Kuala Lumpur’s energies could be better vested in its leadership role to strengthen Asean’s capacity and institutional effectiveness.
Turmoil in the neighbourhood
The writer looks at the developments in Pakistan, Sri Lanka and the lessons they hold for Bangladesh.
The massacre in Bucha
In the aftermath of this massacre in Bucha, many countries, most of them allied with Ukraine, have expressed their shock and grief over what happened there.
What East Asia can learn from the crisis in Ukraine
The writer says every effort has to be made to prevent East Asia from being fragmented into blocs or becoming a chessboard of geopolitical rivalry.
Malay for Asean
The paper says Malaysia should only have to convince Asean that the proposal will do more good than harm, which will certainly not be easy.
Ukraine’s future: Neither war nor peace
The writer says it is not likely that a peace deal to end the war can be achieved, with a ceasefire deal and years of abortive diplomatic initiatives being a more likely reality.
Death penalty for drugs: Will 2022 signal sea change in Asean?
Eight of the 35 countries that still retain the death penalty for drug offenses are in South-east Asia and account for 91.5% of all confirmed death sentences given for drug…
Time to kick out Myanmar’s junta from Asean
The paper says Asean leaders should have the courage to suspend Myanmar's membership until it fulfils its promises to put pressure on the nation's junta.
A welcome delay to US-Asean meeting
The paper says South-east Asia is more interested in keeping its economic gear turning and protecting its people from the pandemic and the specter of open conflict.