Southeast Asia’s Border Disputes: Wars in Waiting?
The region’s maritime borders are hotly contested, but on land there’s the real risk of conflict, too.
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Opinion
The post-Hormuz era offers Africa a great opportunity
As the disruption of traffic in the Strait of Hormuz continues, African economies have taken a heavy hit. This is despite the fact that they possess vast energy and other resources. Four years ago, the Russia-Ukraine war had a similar impact.
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SSC results / A failure beyond the students
The question is not simply why this year’s students performed badly. The more important question is why the sytstem failed to identify and address their weaknesses.
15 Aug 2026, 11:58 AM - Opinion
Post July uprising, Bangladesh has rediscovered 1947 – but forgotten those uprooted by Partition
For years, August 15 in Bangladesh commemorated one event above all others: the assassination of the country’s founding president, Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, and most of his family in 1975. It was observed as a day of state mourning.
15 Aug 2026, 11:17 AM - Opinion
Britain and America's 'Special Relationship' Is a Myth Built on Power, Not Partnership
There is no clearer signal of the alliance's true nature than Washington's stance as Nazi power surged. At the time, support came not from sentiment, but after Britain demonstrated its strategic value.
15 Aug 2026, 10:55 AM - Opinion