Leading from the Middle
The writer says that at a time of geopolitical turbulence, middle-power leadership—particularly middle-power leadership from the Middle East—will determine whether the world…
OPINION
Caste dynamics
By prioritising the representation of different communities in candidate selection, the opposition parties aim to dismantle the BJP’s unchecked dominance and appeal to the…
Decolonising academia beyond the metaphor
Several students at Columbia University took to their campus last week and set up tents on the lawn, demanding that their institution immediately divest from corporations,…
Human-centered journalism: The Jakarta Post
The writer says that While the internet have created seismic changes in the media industry by disrupting how news and content are distributed and monetized, if we are to believe…
Will AI tip the scales in this year’s Lok Sabha election?
Social media campaigns played a significant role in the 2014 election, and Artificial Intelligence could potentially replace traditional campaigning, impacting election results.…
Can Lai end deadlock in cross-Strait talks?
The writer noted that Democratic Progressive Party leaders, from former island leader Chen Shui-bian to outgoing leader Tsai Ing-wen, have made some friendly gestures toward the…
Hoping the soul of Chinese ‘comfort women’ rests in peace
The descendants of 18 "comfort women" who were sexually exploited by Japanese soldiers during World War II have filed lawsuits in the Shanxi High People's court against the…
Student politics, Buet, and ‘Smart Bangladesh’
Today, what masquerades as student politics is power, wealth, and personal aggrandisement. Will institutions of higher learning have any future if the present nature of student…
Is UNESCO’s recognition truly benefiting local craftspeople?
According to the writer, the inclusion of Bangladesh's heritage crafts in UNESCO's list is truly a commendable step towards preserving these traditional art forms. However, the…
Spectre of a wider conflict still looms in the Middle East
The writer says if the major powers don’t want the ongoing crisis to snowball into a regional conflict, they have to prevail on Israel to end its war in Gaza.