Collective action to avoid a world trade war
We are on the precipice of a world trade war, the writers say. Active and strategic economic diplomacy will be needed to avoid it.
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In the shadows of terrorism
Any potential India-Pakistan conflict is undesirable both for Nepal and the region.
ADB Chief: Asia must promote free trade amid uncertainty, use current crisis to implement structural reforms
Asian nations can establish win-win relationships by supplying high-quality products to other countries and receiving good products from them, which will enable both sides to…
Japan battles overtourism
For many Japanese, the most frustrating aspect of the tourist boom is overcrowding, but some complain about the lack of respect for Japanese cultural norms.
Bracing for avoidable blunders
The tragedy of Pahalgam is heartrending but it cannot be redressed with war drums.
Ratifying historic maritime boundary agreement in the South China Sea
The House of Representatives' ratification of a 2022 maritime border agreement would confirm Indonesia and Vietnam's refusal of China's nine-dash line claim.
Crisis talks: Dawn
Sense needs to be restored so that the Pahalgam attack may be independently investigated and the victims given justice.
Can Saudis help reduce tension?
Matters between India and Pakistan are exacerbated because there appears to be no dialogue mechanism.
Pahalgam attack: Dawn
In the aftermath of Tuesday’s militant attack on tourists in India-held Kashmir’s Pahalgam area, South Asia once again stands on a knife’s edge.
State and statelessness in South Asia
Refugees are seen as ‘unwanted’ people and a drain on limited resources.