Saving what’s left of our forests
100 countries signed a landmark international agreement to end deforestation by 2030 but environmentalists are skeptical
Editorial
Heightened tensions over Taiwan the most urgent threat to global security
Matters are reaching a point where a trilateral strategy between the USA, Japan, and Taiwan to fend off Beijing’s attempts to bring its ‘renegade province’ to heel is…
The Hindu-Muslim flare-up in Bangladesh
There is little doubt that the Prime Minister, Begum Hasina Wajed, has countenanced the crisis with finesse, if not necessarily with firmness
Mired in debt
The nation's level of borrowing will be a big worry for the administration that will take over after the May 2022 elections
Asean should suspend Myanmar’s membership
The general’s failure to fulfill the consensus agreed upon with Asean leaders in April is demonstration of disrespect to the regional grouping.
Washington risks causing explosive spark by crossing redline on Taiwan
Speculation over whether US President Joe Biden's latest remarks on Taiwan were a "gaffe" or not, strengthens China's resolve to safeguard its territorial integrity.
No welcome for Myanmar’s junta
For the first time since its establishment on Aug. 8, 1967, Asean has taken a punitive measure against a recalcitrant member.
A Carbon border tax would have significant implications for developing countries
The fact that most high-income countries have become net importers of CO2 while most developing economies are net exporters indicates that leakage is a serious problem.
Resurgence of violence may destabilise an already conflict-ridden Afghanistan
Taliban government must demonstrate their ability to govern by rooting out terrorism
Adequate preparations needed before reopening tourism sites
Langkawi reopening has met with strong response, but we need to take care