The peace dividend is in severe jeopardy, and as usual society’s vulnerable will suffer the most. Given the economic, social, and political strife endured by millions of people, the world is in deep need of empathy from its leaders. Yet tenderness and sensitivity are endangered qualities, particularly in this era of suspicion, uncertainty, and political bravado.

http://thediplomat.com/2016/06/a-noisy-new-era-of-bombs-and-bravado/

“A Noisy New Era of Bombs and Bravado.” The Diplomat, 22 June 2016, with Asit K. Biswas.

Reprints:

Malay Mail (Kuala Lumpur), 7 July 2016.

http://www.themalaymailonline.com/what-you-think/article/a-noisy-new-era-of-bombs-and-bravado-asit-k.-biswas-kris-hartley

Today (Singapore), 6 July 2016.

http://www.todayonline.com/commentary/noisy-new-era-bombs-and-bravado