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India winning the poverty fight
News, Shamika Ravi, Published on 16/08/2025
» Contrary to popular belief, democracy is about far more than holding elections or ensuring the peaceful transfer of political power. At its core lies the duty of elected representatives to respond to the fundamental needs of all citizens -- especially the marginalised and vulnerable -- regardless of their political or religious affiliations. Reducing poverty and fostering inclusive development are critical to fulfilling this democratic responsibility.
US strategy won't deter China's rise
Oped, Nian Peng, Published on 22/02/2023
» After President Joe Biden took office, the United States' "Indo-Pacific Strategy" (IPS) --which was officially proposed by former president Donald Trump in November 2017 -- showed a new trend. This recent trajectory includes expanding overseas military bases to deter China's rise at sea, competing against its Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) infrastructure construction, and decoupling China's supply chain in the Indo-Pacific region.
S Korea must stay neutral in standoff
Oped, Azhar Azam, Published on 29/05/2021
» The Republic of Korea (ROK), more commonly known as South Korea, has become caught in the middle of US-China tensions. Seoul recently sought to steel its security alliance with Washington amid threats from Pyongyang, historically a Beijing ally, and rivalry with Tokyo as well as wanting to protect its high economic stakes in China.
Friendship the way forward for Asean-China ties
News, Huang Xilian, Published on 30/07/2019
» A blueprint for the future of Asean-China relations was set when the Asean-China Strategic Partnership Vision 2030 was adopted at the 21st Asean-China Summit last year. The path forward got clearer when Chinese President Xi Jinping proposed to build a higher-level Asean-China strategic partnership and a closer Asean-China community with a shared future. Since the beginning of this year, Asean-China relations have entered a new phase featuring a cluster of highlights.