KoreaTimes - Columnists

The Korea Times

Entertainment & Arts

SCMP
Asia

The Korea Times

Entertainment & Arts

SCMP
Asia

The Korea Times

Opinion

Columnists

23. Andrew Hammod

Big blow for Macron who misses out on majority

Emmanuel Macron's presidential re-election “honeymoon” was shattered on Sunday when he became the first French president in around a quarter of a century not to win a parliamentary majority.

2022-06-23 16:24

Why Europe is engaging emerging powers, post-Ukraine

The unity of western powers since Russia's invasion of Ukraine has surprised many. However, that resolve has been undercut by a broader international non-alignment on this issue, led by emerging markets from India to Brazil.

2022-05-08 17:00

Why UN's relevance is at risk post-Ukraine

The unexpectedly strong rebuke of many Western countries and corporates to Russia's invasion of Ukraine has surprised many, yet three months later the U.N. is facing growing criticism of its own multilateral efforts to bring an end to the war.

2022-05-02 16:15

Why Macron's re-election matters to world

It was not just much of the French populace which held its breath Sunday as the presidential election saw incumbent Emmanuel Macron beat off the right-wing challenge of Marine Le Pen.

2022-04-25 16:25

Why pro-Putin Le Pen could win French presidential election

Far-right, pro-Russia and anti-NATO leader Marine Le Pen emerged in a strong second place on Sunday and will face off against incumbent Emmanuel Macron for the French presidency on April 24 in what could be a nailbiter election.

2022-04-12 16:27

Four scenarios for the Ukraine conflict

The Ukraine conflict entered its third month in April with little greater clarity on the likely outcome. It is in this context of uncertainty that scenario planning can help to build preparedness by seeking to illuminate the diverse, possible futures that could emerge.

2022-04-05 16:16

Why Ukraine is major moment for business, not just politics

The Ukraine crisis is, primarily, a human tragedy. One of the most striking examples of this is the approximately 3.5 million refugees, around 10 percent of the population, who are estimated to have already been forced to flee the country.

2022-03-29 16:25

Why State of Union speech was big for Biden

U.S. mid-term congressional contests usually center around domestic issues, yet as Joe Biden gave his first state-of-the-union address on Tuesday, the Russian invasion of Ukraine is increasingly bringing foreign policy into election year 2022.

2022-03-03 16:07

Why China's Olympics will be challenging

Many governments still perceive that hosting major sporting contests commands huge national prestige, yet that assessment may be sorely tested with the mounting challenges facing the Winter Olympics in Beijing.

2022-02-07 16:33

Why Biden is doubling down on ties with Tokyo

While U.S. President Joe Biden is very heavily focused on the dangerous Russia stand-off in Ukraine this week, his attention on Friday was diverted by a welcome summit with new Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida.

2022-01-26 17:00

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

Top 10 Stories

1	Gov't to launch intensive crackdown against foreigners committing drug crimes

2	Dog meat traders condemn first lady, animal rights groups' push for ban

3	INTERVIEWSpaceX's Starlink in Kyiv is wake-up call for Seoul

4	Billy Graham Seoul Crusade celebrates 50th anniversary

5	Dollar remittance, foreign exchange rules to be eased

6	Home gardening boom inspires plant adoption, specialized care services for leafy companions

7	Yoon's labor reform drive sputters as umbrella union exits talks

8	Korean businesses seek tougher punishments for industrial espionage

9	Yoon calls for all-out efforts to win chip war

10	Bookstore specializing in film is haven for readers and seaside lovers alike

DARKROOM