Understanding the proposed Bangladesh-India agreement
The agreement has the potential to be a game-changing one, given the economic and geographical potential between India and Bangladesh.
Geopolitics
The Rohingya crisis and the need for political unity
The process of building a political community – veritably a nation in the case of the Rohingya – is a long one.
Authoritarian regimes need a neighborly nudge toward democracy
Various approaches, such as economic assistance and cultural exchanges, can work to build a dialogue with these regimes.
Malaysia urges Asean to “buck up” in enforcing Myanmar peace plan
The 10-nation bloc has been pushing Myanmar's military rulers to follow a peace "consensus" they agreed to last year.
Trade, security top agenda as ‘Bongbong’ visits Bogor
Despite undergoing a trade recession in 2020, the two countries’ dealings have managed to recover, with data placing two-way trade at US$9.87 billion in 2021.
Vice-defense ministers of South Korea, Japan to hold rare talks
The bilateral vice defense ministerial meeting will be held for the first time since September 2016.
What can Seoul do to resolve the forced labour issue with Tokyo?
South Korea’s Yoon Suk-yeol administration has been striving to find a solution as it is caught in the middle between Tokyo and the Korean victims.
India to consider exporting surplus oil to Bangladesh at favourable prices
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and the Indian external affairs minister also agreed to expedite the revival of all modes of connectivity, including physical and energy,
Lao leader calls on Lao, Vietnamese people to nurture special relationship
The two countries should continue to implement agreements and contribute to realising goals set by the two sides, especially in economic cooperation, President Sisoulith of Laos…
President Marcos urges Asean to lead for peace in first overseas trip
President Marcos said he chose Indonesia as his first destination because the two neighbours are close geographically as well as in culture and ethnicity.