It’s the state’s duty to provide security personnel the training needed to fight terrorism
If a high number of security men continue to lose their lives or suffer grave injuries, it will have a major demoralising effect on security personnel.
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Vietnamese ‘peace ambassadors’ efforts to protect human rights praised
Since Vietnam officially joined the UN peacekeeping operation in June 2014, the country has sent more than 500 officers and soldiers to 'hotbeds' in Africa.
Don’t abandon crucial projects midway
The government needs to only approve and undertake projects that are absolutely crucial for the communities, and ensure there is no wastage, corruption or delay during their…
In for a perfect storm
Growth prospects next year are subject to the significant downside risks of weaker global demand and tighter global financing conditions.
North Korean drone infiltration reveals holes in South Korea’s capabilities
The paper says the government should check the country’s overall security capability, which is now saddled with flaws and complacency.
The inauguration of an urban dream
The effectiveness of the metro rail will depend on the efficacy of the planning to determine how people will reach the stations or go to various destinations around the stations.
2022 a good year for diplomacy
The success of the G20 Summit and Jokowi’s ability to keep Asean unified in pushing the Myanmar junta will serve as precious political capital for him to implement his foreign…
If there is an emerging nexus between TTP and Baloch militants, it must be broken
The prospect of TTP and Baloch militants combining forces would be a particularly disturbing one for the state, as it would present an even greater security challenge.
China must speed up preparations for explosive spread of infections
The turmoil in China will have an additional impact on the global economy, and the international community cannot dismiss the situation.
‘Meneer’, what took you so long?
The paper says the Dutch are slowly, if not reluctantly, coming to terms with their ugly history.