Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) have been long lauded as a viable financing alternative for Southeast Asian countries to fill in infrastructure gaps and boost economic growth. The changing geopolitical landscape and development priorities particularly since the COVID-19 pandemic, however, have distorted PPP implementation and opened them up to predatory domestic interests—Indonesia being a case in point. 

The collapse of Sheikh Hasina’s authoritarian regime in August 2024 marked the beginning of a new era for Bangladesh, with the student-led revolution pushing for a more inclusive political and social order. This shift from secular Bengali nationalism to multiculturalism presents a significant turning point as the country reimagines its national identity.

I Will Show You How It Was is a personal Ukrainian perspective on the realities of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, vital for understanding the nature of this war of aggression and the motivation of Ukrainians.