Farmers in the face of climate crisis
While the Philippines' vulnerability to disasters is often attributed to the country’s geographic location, social scientists argue that disasters are also shaped by social,…
OPINION
Are Gandhis equipped for the fight?
Priyanka Gandhi is the brand new Congress MP being watched with interest and hope. She won the by-election from Wayanad in Kerala with a massive majority and she has to hit the…
Between OECD and BRICS: Indonesia’s ‘bebas-aktif’ conundrum
Indonesia's ambition to join both blocs could provide opportunities for the nation but may also undermine its interests.
After the showdown
Last week’s showdown between the government and opposition may have ended sooner than anyone expected but it left serious unresolved problems in its wake.
Going on strong
On the two-year anniversary of the Madani government, it is not that Malaysia PM Anwar’s unity government is strong; it is that the opposition is weak.
Government is not a family
In a democracy, we elect our leaders and hold them accountable. The nation benefits when its leaders debate openly, argue over policies, and expose one another’s shortcomings.…
From COP16 to INC5: Will ASEAN champion the fight against plastic pollution?
Despite efforts, ASEAN’s overall presence in the negotiations has been less prominent compared to other regions, though there remains significant potential for leadership, as…
What fate awaits the Dutertes?
Verbal threats made by the Dutertes are figuratively the tip of the iceberg. Beneath the surface lies colossal rage raring to emerge as a monstrosity of wrongful conduct.
Priorities for Bangladesh’s health sector
The government spends only 0.7 percent of GDP on health which is the second lowest globally.
Compromises will be necessary to avoid further confrontation and violence in the capital: Dawn
With tensions running high in Islamabad, one hopes this stand-off will be resolved through politics and dialogue.