Political Analysis
Two cents worth on contemporary issues.
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Hello folks, its been a while since the last entry. Nevertheless I’d like to take this timely opportunity during the month of Dhul al-Hijjah to share with you two pieces related to the fifth pillar of Islam- the Hajj. Beyond the spiritual aspects of the Hajj, these articles highlight issues related to how this fifth pillar
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By Mely Caballero-Anthony, Irene A. Kuntjoro & Sofiah Jamil* The devastation and catastrophe wrought by Typhoon Kestana on the Philippines’ capital Manila reflect a huge gap between rising vulnerabilities and preparedness at the national and regional level. As more studies reveal that climate change results in more devastating cyclones, how can the region better prepare
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On 16th October, the UN’s Food and Agriculture Organization commemorates the annual World Food Day as a reminder to us that while some of us have the luxury of pizza/fast food deliveries, drive-thrus, grocery stores just across the street, massive buffet spreads and the high society culture that accompanies gastronomical culture, there are others in the world that barely
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How often do you get to meet someone who you’ve only admired and known about through books and the media? 28th August 2009 was one such day for me. I met Professor Emil Salim of Indonesia. Though an unassuming man in his late 70s, Pak Emil’s vast experience as an Indonesian policy maker and international advisor is
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As governments gear up to meet in Copenhagen later this year to formulate a Post-Kyoto protocol framework on climate change, governments have been slow in translating scientific knowledge into policy responses. There is thus an urgent need for a holistic approach. This op-ed – written by yours truly – was published on 8th April 2009 as
Sofiah Jamil 