How do we cope with high energy prices?
The government must extend generous support to poor and low-income families through targeted measures to shield them from the negative impact of high inflationary pressure due to…
OPINION
Contentious election looms in Myanmar
Two years after the Feb 1, 2021 coup in Myanmar, the country is locked in a vicious multi-front war.
Chairing Asean: What does it mean for Indonesia in 2023?
If Indonesia is able to navigate the geopolitical situation and create regional consensus, Indonesia could turn challenges into opportunities that will benefit not just itself,…
Why China may resort to more policy U-turns
China is no stranger to sudden major policy reversals such as the one on Covid-19. Pragmatism and party legitimacy are key drivers for the sudden changes.
Biodiversity: Philippine’s most underutilized resource
The poor in rural and agricultural settings must be target beneficiaries of biodiversity cultivation and conservation programs.
Who runs Bangladesh?
For a functional democracy, we need both elected political masters and non-elected public servants, says the writer.
Japan’s security vision is Abe’s legacy
During Abe’s tenure Japan revamped its military doctrine and significantly increased defence expenditure.
The emerging age of ambiguity in the global order
The US and China will remain at the heart of a fluid international order, one in which the complexities of interdependence will make it increasingly difficult to neatly classify…
Universities need deep reform
To remain relevant and to survive, universities will need to reform themselves to create a new institutional culture that meets the needs of students in 2023 and beyond.
The long road to eliminating capital punishment in Southeast Asia
While nobody wants the region flooded with drugs, more and more citizens are starting questioning if capital punishment is the most effective deterrent.