Chinese investment
Since 2015, China has invested billions of dollars in Pakistan. Most people feel that Chinese investments, led by CPEC, have contributed to improving the country’s road,…
OPINION
From lecture halls to the streets: Universities submerged in dual protests
The students' want to tear down this quota tower, and build a new system where talent trumps all. They're calling for a return to a 2018 circular that promised a fairer shake. On…
Korea’s 1st American Korean lawmaker eyes key role in immigration policy
Doctor-turned-politician from US missionary family sees his dual identity advantage for South Korea-United States ties, North Korea negotiation.
APAC needs to treat new UN digital framework seriously
Key regulatory proposals for corporate accountability in the digitalization sector include setting a minimum threshold for domestic components in tech products and ensuring a…
Sometimes, less is more
The “praise” by a member of the Opposition directed at the FM Mohamad Hassan caught him off guard in the House of Representatives. But what came after that was an…
Offshore gaming operators from hell
The troubles that offshore gaming operators have brought to the Philippines since the Duterte administration’s blessings, are also worth the trouble to find out whether they are…
Decentralising development in the Philippines
Due largely to better employment opportunities and access to services, a quarter of the population has migrated from other regions to the wealthier GCR. Infrastructure is the most…
Islamic social justice
To the Quran, from the very beginning monotheism and social justice organically include each other; the rejection of one implies the negation of the other, the writer argues.
The human cost of big sporting events
Many modern sporting events have been held in countries with appalling human rights records. In a world where celebrities are held to high moral standards—and face consequences…
Democratic disconnect
The turmoil within the Democratic Party over President Joe Biden’s debate performance against challenger and former President Donald Trump on June 27 has sparked a critical…