Militancy changes its colours in Kashmir
Militants seem to be adopting a new ‘hybrid warfare’ strategy as part of which they are employing overground workers to kill ‘soft targets.’
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CPTPP is attractive for Xi Jinping, not (yet) for Joe Biden
Japan and Australia are intensely lobbying the U.S. to join the CPTPP, which China wants to join. And there are reasons why.
A tale of two state polls
The Melaka polls - if they are held - will give us a glimpse of what could happen in the 15th General Election (GE15). Elections will also take place in Sarawak.
No welcome for Myanmar’s junta
For the first time since its establishment on Aug. 8, 1967, Asean has taken a punitive measure against a recalcitrant member.
Is Jokowi sidelining democracy
An article in the well-known Journal of Democracy says President Jokowi has prioritised economic development at the cost of democracy
A Carbon border tax would have significant implications for developing countries
The fact that most high-income countries have become net importers of CO2 while most developing economies are net exporters indicates that leakage is a serious problem.
Taliban 2.0: Moderate or still hard-line?
The Taliban is realising that fighting and destroying is very easy, but rebuilding Afghanistan is an uphill challenge.
Resurgence of violence may destabilise an already conflict-ridden Afghanistan
Taliban government must demonstrate their ability to govern by rooting out terrorism
Expand insurance coverage to include mental healthcare
This will increase access to affordable mental healthcare in Malaysia.
A thousand cheers for Maria Ressa & Muratov
The Nobel peace prize draws attention to the critical role that independent journalism plays in world order.