Trump 2.0 set to repeat history of unpredictability
Generally, two possible diplomatic approaches to dealing with unpredictability are minimising it and making oneself unpredictable.
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Fake truth for deniers
If left unchecked, fake truths will continue to corrode the foundations of democracy.
A fleeting peace
The ceasefire, along with provisions to allow humanitarian aid into Gaza, has provided some relief to the hapless population. But a temporary peace and opening of the food supply…
Korea in the eyes of foreigners these days
The writer says: "Now is the time to stop our chronic ideological warfare, which has been ongoing since 1945. Otherwise, we will not only become an embarrassment in the…
Trump 2.0: Calm waters or rough seas?
Mr. Trump will bring about a tectonic shift in American domestic policies and international relations, regardless of what everyone else thinks.
Getting rich without getting fat: The challenge of developing countries
As developing countries, Indonesia and Mexico face double problems since hunger and obesity exist like two sides of a coin.
As stags dazzled by headlights: Trump brings worry for some, hope for others
The writer says: "It would have been better for the world if its joys and sorrows were not determined by America’s four-yearly mood swings and its pursuit of perennially…
Can Korea’s democracy survive Yoon’s shadow?
Yoon Suk Yeol's presidency was marked by ambitious reform agendas, particularly in the realm of prosecutorial oversight and judicial independence. However, critics allege that his…
Dealing with the Taliban
Neither side wants a breakdown in relations, so diplomatic re-engagement is a compulsion.
Yoon’s legal tactics: The Korea Herald
Suspended South Korean President Yoon’s insistence on responding to investigations only under circumstances of his choosing is tantamount to condoning a potential clash between…