Reconfiguring the ASEAN Human Rights Declaration
The AHRD remains a document of relevance and ambivalence.
OPINION
Scant climate funds
Saving the planet from an impending climate catastrophe does not seem to be a priority for developed countries.
Confronting an impunity crisis in Southeast Asia
In the region, impunity not only silences dissent and erodes public trust, but also perpetuates cycles of repression and inequality.
How climate change has hit Nepali kitchens
Nepal's food security will depend on how the agriculture sector addresses climate-related challenges.
Do we need a revolution?
Philippine politics is a classic case of an “unstable equilibrium.” It may seem like a beautiful chaos on the surface, but it’s also increasingly unsustainable, and…
Turning point: a people-driven democracy in action
And what we also saw was a National Assembly reacting and acting just as quickly, with 190 lawmakers placing their country over their parties and their personal safety.
The Church in a globalised world
The Church’s openness to globalisation—not as a threat but as an opportunity to manifest its universal mission—is a beacon of hope in a fractured world.
Mystery within mystery within mystery
The politics in Frank Herbert's "Dune" are similar and just as entertaining as those in Malaysia, which have plans within plans.
Against the tide: Defending human rights and civic freedoms in Southeast Asia
Governments across the region are employing increasingly sophisticated and repressive tactics to silence dissent, stifle opposition and suppress independent voices.
Health promotion, Thailand’s way
Thailand’s globally recognized success is rooted in evidence-informed policies and programs that rely on research to answer critical issues on the best approach, effectivity,…