Ukraine war reveals inconvenient truth about Indonesian palm oil
Indonesia, instead of benefitting from the disrupted supplies, has experienced its own cooking oil crisis at home.
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Indonesia must include Russia in G20 summit
The paper says it is a moral duty of Indonesia, which holds the G20 presidency, to persuade Putin to desist from his actions.
Fixing the failed North Korea strategy
The paper says the problem is that South Korea and the US find it extremely difficult to get Pyongyang to give up on its playbook.
Japan’s rethink on defence policy following the Ukraine crisis Ukraine
America’s response to the Ukraine war has suggested to many Japanese that this alliance may need to be strengthened, and that Japan should not depend solely on the United States…
Happiness as public policy
Low crime rates, good education system, universal health care and equal opportunities for all–the recipe for happiness and all pipe dreams for the Philippines, despite being…
Lessons Bangladesh can learn from the Russian invasion of Ukraine
The writer says a country's geopolitical importance, stemming from its geopolitical location, can be more of a bane than a boon—unless one plays one's diplomatic card deftly.
Thai PM Prayut’s early exit will be good for Asean
The writer says Thai Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha is highly regarded by Myanmar's generals as a role model in toppling a democratically elected government.
Morality in the age of social media
The writer says we must scrutinise the role of social media in our lives, and be mindful of how we utilise it for positive changes.
Acceptance of the Taliban a long way to go
The paper says the Taliban need to walk the talk to claim diplomatic recognition, and that rhetoric alone will not take them anywhere.
Jakarta, Kuala Lumpur communities can save EU and Asean centrality
Asean is often touted as the second most successful regional organization after the European Union.