Prabowo will likely run in 2024 for the sake of his party only
The retired army general won’t be able to resist proving that the 2024 race will be a “third time lucky” attempt for him.
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Asean should suspend Myanmar’s membership
The general’s failure to fulfill the consensus agreed upon with Asean leaders in April is demonstration of disrespect to the regional grouping.
Will the climate summit in Glasgow lead to anything substantial?
The political will to tackle the climate challenge - which would entail a global redistribution of resources — remains elusive.
Washington risks causing explosive spark by crossing redline on Taiwan
Speculation over whether US President Joe Biden's latest remarks on Taiwan were a "gaffe" or not, strengthens China's resolve to safeguard its territorial integrity.
Remaining vigilant against Covid-19
With the pandemic still raging in many parts of the world and imported cases being reported frequently, there is no reason for people to believe that it is impossible for them be…
China and the next Philippine President
China has been able to advance its presence here with mere tokens of complaint from the Duterte administration.
Carbon border adjustment, a new tool to reach carbon neutrality
If the European Commission's proposal for a carbon border adjustment mechanism is implemented, imports of carbon-intensive products will be subject to a carbon levy.
The US and Southeast Asia: Deepening partnerships and tackling shared challenges
Today, the US-Asean Strategic Partnership underscores our vitally important cooperation on everything from public health and human capital development to economic recovery and…
The Nepal factor in the Indo-Pacific strategy
The country should not rush to side with either of its neighbours carrying hegemonic ambitions in the region.
This is not how Hindu devotees wanted to bid farewell to Durga
It is difficult to explain the failure of local administration to take adequate steps to ensure protection of puja mandaps and Hindu neighbourhoods