Nile Bowie

Nile Bowie is an independent writer and current affairs commentator based in Singapore. Originally from New York City, he has lived in the Asia-Pacific region for nearly a decade and was previously a columnist with the Malaysian Reserve newspaper, in addition to working actively in non-governmental organizations and creative industries. He can be reached at nilebowie@gmail.com.

Trump’s foreign policy after 100 days: Tweeting with bombs? Opinion
As US President Donald Trump prepares to mark 100 days in office, the administration’s foreign policy approach has become a painful disappointment to anyone with mildly optimistic expectations Washington would take a more realist approach to its role in the world.
Apr 28, 2017 10:55
Obama’s achievement: Whitewashing permanent warfare with eloquence Opinion
Judging from how the mainstream media has characterized the legacy of Barack Obama so far, the outgoing president will be most remembered for his many rousing aspirational speeches and well-timed shows of emotion.
Jan 18, 2017 12:02
Trump’s administration won’t benefit from hawkish stance on China Opinion
President-elect Donald Trump’s phone call with the president of Taiwan was initially reported as a protocol-shattering blunder initiated by the Taiwanese government rather than Trump himself, a move that provoked Beijing's ire.
Dec 8, 2016 12:50
‘Lock Her Up’: What’s next for S. Korea as scandal-ridden presidency dithers? Opinion
South Korea’s Park Geun-hye is at the center of a political firestorm and under attack on multiple fronts over a devastating corruption scandal. The country’s first female president faces impeachment and mass street protests calling for her arrest.
Dec 4, 2016 13:27
Trump says Trans-Pacific Partnership is dead – but will he backpedal? Opinion
President-elect Donald Trump has recently caught flak from supporters for distancing himself from his most contentious campaign promises, but he has stayed committed to pulling the plug on the TPP.
Nov 30, 2016 10:18
A year of disaster for Malaysian aviation Opinion
The disappearance of AirAsia Flight marks the third incident this year involving a Malaysia-affiliated airline. Why have they been struck by such bad fortune?
Dec 29, 2014 19:35
Why ICC prosecution won’t help improve human rights in N. Korea Opinion
If improving human rights conditions in North Korea is the real aim of the international community, putting the country’s political leadership on trial is a non-starter.
Dec 22, 2014 14:23
Saudi Arabia is shooting itself in the foot by executing Shiite cleric Opinion
The House of Saud’s plans to execute a revered Shiite cleric and protest leader reveal the extent to which the regime is vulnerable and desperate to perpetuate itself. Going ahead with the execution would be strategic miscalculation.
Oct 29, 2014 14:45
Hong Kong’s ‘Semi-Autonomous Democracy’ is still a leap forward Opinion
As the Occupy Central movement cries foul over electoral regulations imposed by Beijing, few acknowledge that the proposed reforms are far more representative than any previous electoral mechanism in Hong Kong’s history.
Sep 30, 2014 12:55
‘Obama’s volte-face on ISIS thrusts US into years of perpetual war’ Opinion
The United States has announced its intentions to counter the Islamic State group by sending 475 additional US troops to Iraq and intensifying airstrikes against ISIS targets in coordination with Baghdad.
Sep 13, 2014 16:07

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