Known devils but the details must emerge
While a few continue to project a Trump victory, others believe his chances have reduced. It will no longer be a walkover for Trump, says the writer.
Breaking the cycle of traditional politics
Filipinos are resilient precisely because they can’t rely on a government infested by traditional politics, says the writer. They are resilient precisely because they have been…
Youth today, elderly tomorrow: Addressing Indonesia’s demographic shift
Indonesia has long held an aversion to older people, but as the demographic bonus generation ages, a shift in perspective is urgently needed.
Geopolitical dimensions of climate policy
The best solution is not to push people to be worse off by forcing a premature transition from fossil fuels to inadequate green alternatives. Instead, we should ramp up…
Extremism virus
Many societies affected by extremism mistakenly believe that countering and preventing extremism is the exclusive domain of government agencies, argues the writer.
President Kamala Harris?
To win, Harris needs to highlight Trump’s weaknesses while offering hope that she can address the economic malaise in the country. Focusing on her life story or vice presidency…
Typhoons: The future of history
The writer, an esteemed Filipino historian, gives a brief walkthrough of the history of typhoons in the Philippines.
Reforming militants: Dawn
This is a dilemma for the state: what to do with those who are willing to forgo violence such as the so-called "good Taliban"?
Seeing children through the storm
Storms can be frightening for children, and in some cases, traumatic.
Biden’s withdrawal resolves turmoil over U.S. election with fresh start: The Yomiuri Shimbun
The U.S. presidential race has entered a new phase. It is hoped that the candidates will break away from the empty battle of hurling abuse at each other and discuss how they would…