Could US President Trump pull a Venezuela on Iran?
As inflation soars and the rial crumbles, Iran’s streets erupt in protest, while the world waits to see who will step in, or stir the fire.
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Three cardinal rules for building democratic governance in Bangladesh
Citizens want elected leaders to govern properly, a professionalised bureaucracy to implement properly, an activated judicial hierarchy to adjudicate properly, and an empowered…
The world we seek to understand
The writer laments that globalisation "proved to be anything but seamless," producing "a few winners and many losers, both within countries and across them."
Amid disasters, worsening geopolitics, Indonesia’s ‘theatre state’ could reach its limit
There are democratic practices that are deployed to bind a nation together, whereas in an authoritarian society, rituals and theater are imposed upon the masses to instill fear…
Bangladesh is facing the most vital election ever
The writer asks: "As the election nears, we feel there is much to learn from the past. Why, after five decades, is our democracy still so weak? What were our past mistakes? Did we…
Myanmar will continue under military rule even after election, ex-ambassador Maruyama says in exclusive interview
Ichiro Maruyama, a former Japanese ambassador to Myanmar, spoke about the country’s rule under a military junta and the ongoing election during an interview with The Yomiuri…
Khaleda Zia’s economic legacy, lessons, and the road ahead
Within Bangladesh's long and complex history, Begum Khaleda Zia's leadership represents an important phase, particularly regarding economic reform and policy realignment, the…
The true success of ‘KPop Demon Hunters’
The movie illustrates that those who are biased, who are self-righteous, and who are preoccupied with political revenge are wrong, the writer asserts.
Cooler head means warmer China-South Korea ties
Noteworthy is the rational and pragmatic shift in South Korea's approach to China. President Lee Jae-myung regards China-ROK relations as "inseparable and destined," anchoring…
‘Philippine corruption’: Reform or revolution?
The Filipinos' priority for now, the writer asserts, should be the creation of a progressive social movement as well as a competitive party of national leaders that would not only…