Contradictory interests derail peace in Gaza
Everyone involved, directly or indirectly, in the Israel-Gaza war have their own interests at the forefront. For Benjamin Netanyahu, the Israeli PM, the longer the war continues,…
Political compatibility as a factor in marriage
Whether it is an arranged marriage organized through traditional matchmakers or a Western-style wedding planned by the couple themselves after multiple dates and perhaps a period…
Pope Francis, power rivalry and the global order
Pope Francis has condemned the exploitation of less developed countries, as well as the lack of international solidarity and uneven development in the current world order.
Inner truths
Our inner voices can be the instruments of our private rebellions, especially when they are weaponised, the writer says.
Why are Bhutanese start-ups not taking off?: Kuensel
Our start-up scene is anything but successful. Many of our start-ups are struggling to survive, let alone thrive. The dream of the first Bhutanese Unicorn is far-fetched.
The dangers of patronage in Indonesian democracy
When political leaders prioritize loyalty over merit, it leads to the appointment of unqualified individuals to key positions within government agencies, the judiciary, and…
Idolisation of English pronunciation
Now is the time for Korean society to question this unhealthy idolisation of native-like pronunciation and redefine what it means to be fluent in English.
Independence in education: Harnessing AI to empower teachers
Researching AI's potential in education is paramount to ensure teachers' autonomy through personalised professional development as well as to ensure quality, innovative education,…
Geopolitical dimensions of climate policy
The best solution is not to push people to be worse off by forcing a premature transition from fossil fuels to inadequate green alternatives. Instead, we should ramp up…
Extremism virus
Many societies affected by extremism mistakenly believe that countering and preventing extremism is the exclusive domain of government agencies, argues the writer.