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Politics
Muslim Mobs Attack Churches in Pakistan After Accusing Christians of Desecrating the Quran
By Asim Tanveer and Munir Ahmed
A death sentence for blasphemy has never been carried out. But often, an accusation alone can trigger riots and incite mobs to violence.
No-Confidence Vote in Vanuatu Fails
By Dechlan Brennan
Despite the outcome of the no-confidence vote, there is no doubt the constant political sniping – both by lawmakers and international players – is damaging to the internal politics of Vanuatu.
2 Years of Structural Violence and Humanitarian Crisis Under the Taliban
By Shanthie Mariet D’Souza
Since the fall of Kabul in August 2021, the Taliban have entrenched themselves in power and common Afghans have been driven into abject destitution.
Thailand’s Move Forward Party Won’t Back Pheu Thai’s PM Bid
By Sebastian Strangio
The decision will make the party more reliant on the support of the military-backed parties whose dominance it has long opposed.
Former Malaysian Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin Acquitted of 4 Graft Charges
By Eileen Ng
Muhyiddin’s legal victory came just days after his Malay nationalist Perikatan Nasional (PN) bloc further expanded its influence during fiercely contested state elections.
What Does Pakistan’s New Caretaker Prime Minister Mean for Balochistan?
By Kiyya Baloch
Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar is from the troubled province, but he has consistently supported giving the military free rein in Balochistan.
Mongolia Hosts ICAPP Women’s Wing, With Emphasis on Gender Equality
By Bolor Lkhaajav
Ulaanbaatar hosted the women’s wings of the International Conference on Asian Party Politics, with a focus on “promoting women’s leadership.”
As Elections Near, 3 Scenarios for Bangladesh
By Arild Engelsen Ruud
Surging violence is the most likely scenario, and a compromise is the least likely.
The Taliban Are Entrenched in Afghanistan After 2 Years of Rule
By Riazat Butt
There's no armed or political opposition with enough domestic or foreign support to topple the Taliban.
The BJP’s Southern Strategy
By Joe Wallen and Tushar Shetty
How the BJP plans to win over South India in the lead up to the 2024 election.
Singapore Says It Will Hold Presidential Election on September 1
By Sebastian Strangio
But it remains to be seen how many candidates can meet the city-state's stringent eligibility criteria.
Maldives’ Presidential Election Is a Multi-Horse Race
By Mimrah Abdul Ghafoor
The electoral line-up lays bare political fragmentation in the young and tumultuous democracy.