Indonesia’s diplomacy: Rowing between two reefs in a fast-changing world
Moving forward, Indonesia’s leadership and diplomacy must remain focused on the welfare of the people, while being firm with our principle of active and independent foreign…
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Why hasn’t the UN recognised the 1971 Bangladesh Genocide yet?
Recognition of both the 1971 genocide and the 2017 Rohingya genocide will help call out and expose evil military institutions who threaten democracy and dignity of life.
Exercise, for kids or adults, is an act of discovery
Even in error, sport has beauty. It gives you a place to swear, all that frustration released in a few sublime syllables.
ASEAN needs to look beyond Myanmar’s Five-Point Consensus
The writer says Asean must do something drastic soon in its dealing with Myanmar, or risk having the issue drag the entire group down.
Qin Gang: From Wimbledon umpire to China’s foreign minister
At age 56, he is one of the youngest to make the cut since the founding of the People’s Republic of China in 1949.
Pakistan needs a new Afghan policy which should not be based on appeasement or hostility
Most crucial is that bilateral engagement should be done through formal diplomatic, political, and strategic channels.
What is the state of Awami League as a political party?
As it moves towards the next election, the question that will inevitably come to the fore is of how successful the Awami League has been in keeping its promises.
Domestic affairs will set the tone for Singapore in 2023
Housing policy, cost of living, a Covid-19 review and sentiments over China may prove to be hot-button issues this year.
Philippine President Marcos’ diplomatic dance with China and US
While Chinese and American diplomats may never publicly admit it, they jostled each other behind the scenes to try to secure Mr Marcos’ first overseas trip in another bout of…
How biomass can solve Indonesia’s energy trilemma
In effect, unless an affordable substitute is found, replacing coal can ignite political debate about our deep-seated understanding of resource sovereignty.