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.
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When travel goes wrong
Travel mishaps are frustrating, but they can also make us savvier, more resilient travellers.
Bilateralism alone cannot sustain India-Nepal ties
The Nepal-India relationship can no longer ignore the combined shadow of the Chinese Dragon and the American Eagle in South Asia.
Endgame in Ukraine: Reflections on Kissinger’s disequilibrium
The writer says world leaders should seriously consider ending the Ukraine-Russia war and establishing a new equilibrium.
The right policies can protect the workers of Asia and the Pacific
Decent employment for all and an expansion of social protection and health care should form the foundations of a strong social contract between the State and its citizens.
Managing differences as debate on Singapore’s anti-gay law moves forward
The entrenched positions of the two sides are not likely to change, even with the passage of time.
The government should bite the bullet to prevent fiscal time bomb
The writer says Indonesia need a well-designed, permanent fuel reform policy that will gradually bring domestic fuel prices closer to their actual production costs.
Colonizers force colonies to pay dearly for independence
The writer says former colonizers must not only annul the debts but also pay back what they have taken from their former colonized countries.
Expectations run high for John Lee’s first Policy Address
“The people of Hong Kong hope for a turning point in governance, so that social injustice and abnormalities caused by market failure can be rectified in time”, the author…
Outdated school policies really do have to go
The writer questions the logic behind the perception that one’s physical appearance defines performance in school.