ICC’s arrest warrant for Myanmar junta chief is a critical step forward
For millions who have endured decades of systematic oppression, displacement and violence, this move is more than symbolic, it is an overdue acknowledgment of their suffering
OPINION
Why India should address the misinformation campaign against Bangladesh
The events point to an escalation of anti-Bangladesh sentiments on the Indian side, fostered by a misinformation campaign in sections of the Indian media and government.
Prabowo should brief his ASEAN colleagues on his meeting with Xi Jinping
Indonesia's neighbors have the right to hear about the actual situation from President Prabowo himself.
Farmers in the face of climate crisis
While the Philippines' vulnerability to disasters is often attributed to the country’s geographic location, social scientists argue that disasters are also shaped by social,…
Are Gandhis equipped for the fight?
Priyanka Gandhi is the brand new Congress MP being watched with interest and hope. She won the by-election from Wayanad in Kerala with a massive majority and she has to hit the…
Between OECD and BRICS: Indonesia’s ‘bebas-aktif’ conundrum
Indonesia's ambition to join both blocs could provide opportunities for the nation but may also undermine its interests.
After the showdown
Last week’s showdown between the government and opposition may have ended sooner than anyone expected but it left serious unresolved problems in its wake.
Going on strong
On the two-year anniversary of the Madani government, it is not that Malaysia PM Anwar’s unity government is strong; it is that the opposition is weak.
Government is not a family
In a democracy, we elect our leaders and hold them accountable. The nation benefits when its leaders debate openly, argue over policies, and expose one another’s shortcomings.…
From COP16 to INC5: Will ASEAN champion the fight against plastic pollution?
Despite efforts, ASEAN’s overall presence in the negotiations has been less prominent compared to other regions, though there remains significant potential for leadership, as…