Problems with country-of-the future analyses
Suddenly, China is now seen as a declining power. The shift reflects a long tradition in the West of jumping to extremes in discussing Asia.
Preparing for COP 27
Nepal needs to push the agenda of how efforts have to be multilateral as problems do not see the limitations of political boundaries.
Vanuatu emerges as global climate champion
Vanuatu’s resolution for the upcoming session of the United Nations General Assembly, if comes into effect, will become a legal way to make polluters pay under international law.
Ranking, the politicised human rights
The politicisation of human rights is tangibly real yet counterproductive to the true test of human rights development.
Hurdles in legalising marijuana
Many governments, particularly in Asean, have kept marijuana strictly illegal, apparently because of misperceptions about the substance.
Amid ongoing Ukraine sanctions, Putin will have to choose either butter or guns
The sanctions have been effective, leaving Russia with no choice but to import many high value-added products that it does not manufacture.
Ukraine and the West’s quest for a perfect solution
There is no perfect solution for the Ukraine situation. So let Putin come to the G-20 meeting in Indonesia, and find a compromise with him, states the article.
RI’s domestic workers more protected abroad than at home
Millions of migrant Indonesians risk their lives overseas because life at home is difficult. But there they find better treatment.
Healthy planet needs ‘ocean action’ from Asia and Pacific countries
The writer says ocean action will also be climate action if done right, but will require working in concert on a few fronts.
Singapore journalism and the idea of Asia
Asian journalism’s challenge is to not only stay interested, and offer its unique perspective on the region, but also to stay relevant.