Battle over memory: Why the Indonesian government’s plan to rewrite its history books should alarm us
If today’s rewriting goes unchallenged, tomorrow’s students may face the same fate: groomed not to think, but to comply.
At least 10 incidents in 7 years: Why clashes between Bangladesh’s Chittagong University students and locals keep happening
Housing shortage, resentment, and administrative inaction have been blamed for repeated clashes.
Thailand’s political impasse: A history of parliamentary dissolution
Parliamentary dissolution is a recurring measure in Thai politics, having been used 14 previous times over the last 90 years as a response to significant instability.
Chittagong University clash: From provost to nightguard, different faces, same disregard for women
Whether it is outright violence, or a threat of rape or simply shaming them with an official notice, the blatant disregard for women's dignity is obvious, the writer laments.
South Korea’s ‘Iron Dome’: Could it fend off full-fledged North Korean assault?
The short answer, analysts say, is no.
Nepal’s birth registration denial leaves children stateless. Here are five key points you should know.
Administrative hurdles and legal gaps prevent thousands of children from accessing education, work, and essential rights.
How climate change-driven displacement is reshaping Pakistan’s cities
The intersection of climate change and internal displacement presents a complex array of challenges, both immediate and long-term term for cities and for the people who are forced…
How weaponising murder cases is shielding real perpetrators in Bangladesh
The writer says: "This pattern is clear—detain suspect, accuse them of murder, investigate later. Bail is rarely granted. Even when secured, individuals are "shown arrested" in…
Indonesian President Prabowo calls for calm, revokes lawmakers’ perks after protests escalate into looting
House leadership will revoke several policies, "including the size of allowances for House members and a moratorium on overseas work trips," which are among the perks granted in a…
India watches with caution as Dhaka and Islamabad reset ties
Both countries are pursuing deals, including visa-free travel for officials and increasing trade, with Pakistan planning direct flights after a seven-year suspension that began in…