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Sunflower Movement 10th Anniversary Reflects Taiwan’s Current Political Divisions

Sunflower Movement 10th Anniversary Reflects Taiwan’s Current Political Divisions

By Brian Hioe
From talk of revising the CSSTA to the KMT's return to leadership of the legislature, the Sunflower Movement is echoing in Taiwan's politics today.

Calls for Kyrgyz President to Veto ‘Foreign Representatives’ Bill

Calls for Kyrgyz President to Veto ‘Foreign Representatives’ Bill

By Catherine Putz
From the EU delegation and the U.N. resident coordinator to an array of domestic NGOs, calls for Japarov to veto the bill have sounded loud and clear.
India’s Election Will Stretch Over 44 Days. Why Does It Take So Long?

India’s Election Will Stretch Over 44 Days. Why Does It Take So Long?

By Krutika Pathi
India’s 28 states and eight federal territories will vote at different times, with the first phase held on April 19 and the last on June 1.

Vietnamese Parliament to Discuss ‘Personnel Issues’ This Week, Report Says

Vietnamese Parliament to Discuss ‘Personnel Issues’ This Week, Report Says

By Sebastian Strangio
The news has added fuel to rumors about the resignation of President Vo Van Thuong, following the cancellation of a visit by the Dutch royal family.

Thai Court Announces Another Harsh Prison Sentence Under Royal Insult Law

Thai Court Announces Another Harsh Prison Sentence Under Royal Insult Law

By Sebastian Strangio
The 25-year jail term came just days after the Election Commission ordered the disbanding of a major opposition party for advocating the reform of the lese-majeste law.

Former Thai PM Visits Hometown Chiang Mai For First Time in 17 Years

Former Thai PM Visits Hometown Chiang Mai For First Time in 17 Years

By Sebastian Strangio
Thaksin Shinawatra's quasi-official reception will do little to damp down rumors that he remains the real power behind the Pheu Thai-led government.

An ‘India Out’ Campaign Gathers Pace in Bangladeshi Social Media

An ‘India Out’ Campaign Gathers Pace in Bangladeshi Social Media

By Faiz Ahmad Taiyeb
Activists have called for a boycott of Indian products in protest against India’s support of the Awami League’s manipulation of elections in Bangladesh.
2 Tajik Opposition Activists Go Missing in Turkey

2 Tajik Opposition Activists Go Missing in Turkey

By Catherine Putz
In less than a month, two prominent Group 24 activists have disappeared in Turkey, raising concerns that they have been or will be sent back to Tajikistan. 

South Korea’s Press Freedom Under Fire

South Korea’s Press Freedom Under Fire

By Heesoo Jang
South Korea is on the brink of one of its most critical elections, amid an intensifying assault on press freedom.

China and India’s Intense Contest for Influence

China and India’s Intense Contest for Influence

By Jabin T. Jacob
India has kept a close watch on China’s activities and responded strongly where its security was directly affected.

Kyrgyzstan’s Shifting Politics: Foreign Agents, Civil Society, and Russian Influence

Kyrgyzstan’s Shifting Politics: Foreign Agents, Civil Society, and Russian Influence

By Bektour Iskender
How did Kyrgyzstan become a standard-bearer in adopting Kremlin-inspired tactics – like the just-passed “foreign representatives” bill – to suppress civil society?
PM Modi Begins Implementing Controversial Citizenship Law Ahead of Elections

PM Modi Begins Implementing Controversial Citizenship Law Ahead of Elections

By Kavita Chowdhury
It is aimed at the communal polarization of India to solidify Hindu votes, and deflect attention away from disclosures of the government’s controversial party funding scheme.

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