Why is Philosophy Important?
For some, philosophy conjures images of ancient bearded Greeks, dense books and strings of big words that just don’t make sense. They might even think that philosophy is an elite discipline that never...
13 Apr 41min
The Disposable Agents of Moscow
In recent years, European governments have uncovered plots involving so‑called “disposable agents” who are operatives sent on one‑off missions and then discarded. They’re expendable, deniable, and rep...
6 Apr 41min
Ballet in The Modern Age
Actor Timothée Chalamet’s recent remarks dismissing ballet and opera have reignited debate on the relevance of classical art forms in modern society. Does ballet still resonate and connect with today’...
30 Mar 34min
Why Malaysians Love Adibah Amin
Most Malaysians will recognise the 90-year-old Adibah Amin as the author of the twice-weekly New Straits Times column in the 1970s and 1980s, “As I Was Passing” (originally published under a pen name,...
16 Mar 33min
Why Are Women-Only Spaces Still Important?
Women-only spaces have a long and complex history. From grassroots support groups and domestic violence shelters to professional networks, gyms, book clubs, and online communities. In conjunction with...
9 Mar 33min
What Stories Lie in The Forgotten Valley of Wang Kelian?
Wang Kelian, located in the north western corner of Perlis and bordering Thailand, is a valley where limestone hills, rare plants, wildlife and stories are waiting to be told. In 2024, a team of conse...
2 Mar 40min
A Skeptic’s Take on the Epstein Files
Early this year, the US Department of Justice released 3.5 million files related to financier, human trafficker and sex offender, Jeffrey Epstein, drawing more of us into the Wild West of conspiracy t...
23 Feb 38min
Who Will Win the Cyberwar?
Cyberwarfare is in the spotlight after the US attack on Venezuela. We explore this with Benjamin Ang, comparing it to earlier cases like Stuxnet, and examining what cyber conflict means for both super...
9 Feb 36min
