The 14-year living standards gap between India and China
The writer says the projected growth rate of 9.2 per cent, made by the Indian Finance Minister, will remain elusive unless the country takes up significant reforms.
OPINION
What good is the UN in its present shape
The writer says the veto is a permanent bug and unfortunately, this is how the UN was designed from the very beginning.
Japan’s rethink on defence policy following the Ukraine crisis Ukraine
America’s response to the Ukraine war has suggested to many Japanese that this alliance may need to be strengthened, and that Japan should not depend solely on the United States…
War and the Left
The writer suggests that perhaps a policy of non-alignment would be the most effective way of ending the Ukraine war.
Are celebrities liable for the brands they endorse?
The writer says that when a celebrity appears on screen to represent a company, people come to associate the celebrity's aura with that of the company. But there are levels of…
President Jokowi needs to rebut media reports on delaying elections
The writer says dangerous subversive minds seem to be behind talks to delay elections.
Is Ukraine a Metaverse Nightmare?
Metaverse is escapism from reality, and will not help us solve real world problems, especially when we need to talk eye-ball to eyeball.
War for gas behind Ukraine crisis
The US is desperate to explore new buyers for its natural gas and the strategic significance of the European market has become increasingly important for the US.
To be or not to be Filipino
In the ongoing debate over people of mixed race being counted as Filipinos, there is quite a bit of confusion with the naysayers mistaking racial purity with nationality.
Nixon’s historic trip and the Taiwan question
With respect to Taiwan, the US' continued support for the island outpost represented a paramount concern for China.