More: Governance
Why the U.S. Shutdown Matters for Global Governance?
The US government started October by entering into a partial shutdown, reflecting the deep-seated partisan divisions that shapes the contours of contemporary American politics....
Less Moral Governance: The Ghost in ASEAN Leadership
The Moral Ghost Haunting ASEAN: When Leadership Loses Its Soul
Amidst the roar of modernization and rapid economic progress, the ASEAN region now faces a...
Ethics Without Borders: The Global South’s Role in AI Peacekeeping
As nations race to shape AI governance frameworks, one threat remains dangerously underdiscussed: the rise of non-state actors weaponizing AI. From cyber-hacktivists to autonomous...
Why Smart Government Budgeting Is the Key to Long-Term Economic Stability
In an age of economic uncertainty and rising public debt, how governments manage their budgets is more than just a matter of spreadsheets—it's a...
Shadow Spending, Real Consequences: Why Off-Budget Expenditures Threaten Our Fiscal Future
Every year, governments around the world allocate billions—if not trillions—of dollars to infrastructure, schools, hospitals, and energy systems. These decisions are meant to shape...
From Budgets to Impact: Rethinking How Governments Spend for Growth and Equity
Every year, governments around the world spend trillions of dollars with a common goal: to improve lives, foster economic growth, and ensure fiscal stability....
The Myth of Performance-Based Budgeting: Why It Won’t Fix Public Finance
For decades, governments around the world have pursued a dream: making public spending as efficient and accountable as the private sector. Enter performance-based budgeting...
When Tradition Meets Modern Governance: How a Balinese Village Builds Harmony
The unique dual system of village governance in Bali, consisting of Administrative Villages (Desa Dinas) and Customary Villages (Desa Adat), has long shaped the...
Global Governance: A Collective Response to Global Challenges
While we are integrating into a more global world, environmental challenges like global warming, pandemic outbreaks, and international conflicts are revealing their additional facets....
DOGE: A Bold Idea for Better Governance
The United States government faces significant challenges in modernizing its operations, reducing waste, and restoring public trust. Establishing a Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE)...