Scandals are not new in US presidential elections, but selective labels used on candidates are even more revealing about policies to come.

The world’s most publicised election offers entertainment value, but without much recommendation of the selection process.

Security in the region continues to be a serious concern for all, not least because of the antics of major powers beyond the control of Asean countries.

The fuss over measures to prevent illegal migration seems as out of touch with popular sentiments as it is with political platforms championing these measures.

Today’s S. Korea is caught between several rocks and hard places, but the hazy ideal of Korean reunification remains undiminished regardless of the mounting challenges.

As China reprises its role in history as the world’s trade leader, some kinks in its foreign relations still need to be ironed out.

Even as Western sanctions are often said to work on Russia, Russian sanctions on Europe are proving to be even more effective.

While Erdogan gives the impression of heroically defeating a coup attempt, the underlying political differences have become harder to resolve and remain a growing problem.

Instead of being the end of the good old EU days, Brexit may just be the beginning of Britain’s new productive relations in Asia.

Britain’s exit from the EU is not just a singular event, but part of a continuous evolution of the European continent and its outlying islands.

The Islamic State terrorist group may finally be losing ground in a historic fight, but it could just be re-emerging in another form.

Despite claims of inclusion and democratic openness, the G7 is another elite club approaching global problems in its own exclusive, fantasy way.