2018/03/27 |
OPINION: Barisan Nasional Election Manipulation Puts Democracy in Crisis
Malaysia's ruling coalition's dirty politics and gerrymandering make the administration a major part of the crisis besetting global democracy.
2018/05/02 |
INDONESIA: Excluded from Society, Refugees Face Extreme Poverty, Suicide
Indonesia is a transit country for many refugees, but they face harsh conditions as they wait in limbo.
2018/04/04 |
OPINION: Why is Xi Jinping Such an Enigma?
Xi has been compared to figures ranging from Vladimir Putin to Chiang Kai-shek.
2018/04/20 |
OPINION: Why You Should Read and Re-read 'Dream of the Red Chamber'
Besides offering a deep peek into Qing Dynasty culture, the classic novel remains relevant today for readers of all ages.
2018/05/14 |
4 Questions About Air Pollution and Your Health
Air pollution knows no boundaries and is a leading cause of early death worldwide.
2018/06/04 |
Urbanization, the Escalator Dilemma and Big Data
Cities might be better off if people stood still on longer climbs, one study finds.
2018/05/30 |
INDONESIA: Fighting Radicalism in Islamic Schools
Recent attacks on Java highlight the importance of the power of education as a moderating force.
2018/06/24 |
The Joy of Chopsticks and Other 'Unconventional' Dining Experiences
Eating and performing other mundane activities in a novel way can significantly enhance your enjoyment of them.
2018/05/17 |
When Dictators Fall, Who Replaces Them?
A global glance at the future of authoritarianism.
2018/04/25 |
New Delhi, Dengue, and Big Data: How Fighting Disease Can Unite a City
The fight against infectious disease in urban India could help create more inclusive social institutions.
2018/05/07 |
A Decade Later, Cyclone Nargis Still Holds Lessons for Myanmar
Myanmar has learned from the disaster, but it is prepared for the next one?
2018/04/20 |
Grab and Gojek Drivers in Indonesia Push to Unionize
Recent protests indicate a move towards collective resistance against exploitative working conditions and towards collective bargaining on wages and working conditions.
2018/04/18 |
How China's Winemakers Are Catching Up the World
Chinese wine was once hardly better than pruno, but the country's vineyards are quickly coming up in the world.
2018/08/08 |
PAKISTAN: Can Newly Elected PM Imran Khan Deliver on His Promises?
Pakistan, a South Asian nuclear state and a key Belt and Road puzzle piece for China, welcomes a new leader. He may have to learn to compromise with his former rivals.
2018/04/30 |
ANALYSIS: A Korean Peace Process Now Requires the US and China
Despite the most significant step towards peace since the end of the Korean War, further progress requires all four countries be involved.
2018/05/04 |
ANALYSIS: How the US Can Take China to Task on Trade Secrets
Unfair competition law offers a sharper and more effective weapon than tariffs in the drive to even the trading playing field.
2018/05/25 |
Malaysia's Real Political Struggle Is Just Beginning
The election went smoothly, but the political forecast looks rough.
2018/04/27 |
ANALYSIS: The Xi Supremacy and Its Impact on Africa
The machinations of China's leadership in Zhongnanhai will be felt from Cairo to Capetown.