Why have politicians stopped participating in relief activities?
The writer says people expect political leaders to look out for them, especially when they are in distress, and leaders should think about leading their people.
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Nato’s high-stakes summit
For the heads of state and governments of the 30 member-states of this US-led military alliance are grappling with their gravest security crisis in more than half a century.
Is the rupee’s recovery sustainable?
The writer says dundamental reasons for the rupee’s weakening such as widening trade and current account deficits were present even before the replacement PTI regime.
The geopolitical realities of Ream Naval Base
America has sounded the alarm about Chinese designs on the naval base in Cambodia. While its position has strategic value, it is not a game changer.
The Pakistani state has always had brutal tendencies and been intolerant of dissent
The writer says the Pakistani state has always preferred a unilateral sledgehammer approach to engaging with dissidents.
Asia’s largest cities lack water security
The issue is exacerbated by climate change where extreme weather events such as drought and floods are becoming more common.
Healthy planet needs ‘ocean action’ from Asia and Pacific countries
The writer says ocean action will also be climate action if done right, but will require working in concert on a few fronts.
Singapore journalism and the idea of Asia
Asian journalism’s challenge is to not only stay interested, and offer its unique perspective on the region, but also to stay relevant.
The ‘greatest show’ must go on
Despite all the controversies and criticism, FIFA and Qatar are going ahead with the 2022 World Cup which will kick off with Senegal playing the Netherlands on Nov 21.
South Korea blasting off
The paper says a proper investment by the government can help build local experts and nurture new technologies in a way that they can spill over into other sectors.