The Sulu case is not a political football
The writer says the legal wrangle, which originated from a 1939 court case, will be long-drawn.
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From samurai to AI: How Japan is responding to new security challenges
The war in Ukraine has highlighted the importance of hybrid warfare at a time when Japan faces a regional security environment that it describes as the worst since World War II.
India’s self-reliance puzzle: Adding by subtracting?
The writer says India's objective of self-reliance is counterproductive to the strategy of overcoming the current recession.
Shooting of Abe raises questions about the state of Japanese society
One way or another, the tragic incident sent a shock wave through Japan and the world.
On the 25th anniversary of the Asian financial crisis, is once-saviour China the new worry?
While there is no call to panic, some wariness is warranted in South-east Asia.
The centrality of the East Asia Summit under challenge
For the EAS to remain meaningful, Asean and its partners must work together to create a new sense of trust and confidence building.
Poker, not chess, is the name of the game in the Indo-Pacific
The writer says when Indonesia takes over the rotating Asean chair next year, multipolarity should be top of its agenda.
As borders reopen, groups resuming terror plots pose threat
As the return of international travel is celebrated, it is also important to keep in mind that global terrorist groups have not been idle.
The death of democracy caused Sri Lanka disaster
The writer says global effort must be coupled with an internal struggle for restoration of democracy.
What should be Bangladesh’s food security strategy?
Across the world, rising food prices and reduced purchasing power due to inflationary pressure are worsening food security in many countries.