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.
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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…
Two sides of the social media coin
Where the Pakistan hybrid set-up’s near-total control of traditional media platforms has meant compliance and the dissemination of a view favourable to it, it has had to turn…
Populism and democracy: Lessons from the US and Indonesia
The narrative of victimhood and rebellion against elites mirrors trends in Southeast Asia, particularly Indonesia, where populist rhetoric has significantly shaped political…
The Pacific in 2025: Navigating the shared challenges
The region faces challenges of climate change, geostrategic tensions, political upheaval, disaster recovery and decolonization, plus a 50th birthday party.
Southeast Asia’s human rights and democracy: A reflection
Democracy in the region endures but remains perilously fragile.