President Prabowo’s nationwide Red‑White village cooperatives reveal a shift in Indonesia’s governance: state initiatives launched through personal directives, military mobilisation and extra-legal authority. Read more »
India has expanded food access, but weak testing and enforcement still leave consumers exposed to adulterated and unsafe food. #food #safety Read more »
India’s Trade and sustainable development shift is moving forests into market access, export compliance and FTA negotiations. Read more »
Private investment in research now funds 45% of India’s R&D, but total spending remains low, especially in fundamental science. #reserach #education Read more »
The MSME Bill tackles delayed payments, while costly credit and weak industrial infrastructure continue to restrain smaller firms. #MSMEBill Read more »
Closing schools and merging them can improve staffing, but rural access to education must be measured before governments claim savings. #schools #education #NEP Read more »
Energy consumption policy can overstate efficiency gains when it ignores habits, social norms and changes in consumer behaviour. #energy Read more »
Book Review | Insights from the Frontlines of Governance: Reflections of a Civil Servant by Suresh Kumar Read more »
The Mecca Joint Defence Agreement may deepen military ties among Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkey while raising nuclear concerns for neighbours. Read more »
The CJP protest reveals digitally driven mobilisation increasingly influencing governance while established parties retain enduring electoral dominance. Read more »