The wound that is Palestine: Arundhati Roy
The Booker Prize-winning author says: "I refuse to play the condemnation game. Let me make myself clear. I do not tell oppressed people how to resist their oppression or who their…
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Navigating ASEAN in a changing world
As we reflect on the outcomes of the 44th and 45th ASEAN Summits, it is evident that ASEAN is committed to building a future that is connected, resilient, and inclusive.
Duterte: Worst president ever?
The collapsing fortunes of the House of Duterte were on full display during the filing of the certificate of candidacy for next year’s elections. Recognizing their dismal…
Why Is BRICS Appealing To Southeast Asian Nations? Japan Must Keep Close to Its Neutral Neighbors
The BRICS group is scheduled to hold a summit in Russia this month and is expected to invite more countries that are interested in joining.
The “Never-Seen-Before Youthquake” in Kolkata mark new era of awakening
At a time when the country’s political landscape has left successive generations disillusioned, eroding faith in the principles of fairness and justice, the “Never-Seen-Before…
The calm after Typhoon Yagi slammed Vietnam hurt at least as much as the storm
As children and families in provinces hit by the typhoon pick up the pieces of their shattered lives, more international support is needed to ensure they can fully recover from…
Nothing new on the Middle Eastern front
Recall Israel's strategy before October 7. For years, it ensured that foreign financing reached Hamas in order to keep the Palestinians divided, thus preventing any progress…
Demystifying the Bangladesh-India-US triangle
The Bangladesh-India-US triangle can best be described as an isosceles structure, with two long and sturdy sides represented by robust Bangladesh-US and India-US ties, and a short…
The Quad and China
The Quadrilateral Security Dialogue, or simply Quad, is a grouping of four Indo-Pacific nations, US, Japan, Australia and India. Its fourth inperson Quad leaders’ summit was…
Big tech vs. nation-states
Overseas-based tech giants like Meta, Google, Apple, X, Netflix or Amazon have become so powerful and dominant that some nation-states have difficulty controlling and curbing…