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Understanding Satellite Parties in South Korea and Their Dangers to Democracy

Understanding Satellite Parties in South Korea and Their Dangers to Democracy

By Jinwan Park
In South Korea, major political forces make strategic use of satellite parties to exploit the semi-mixed-member proportional representation system.
Indonesia’s PDI-P Says That It Will Seek Election Investigation

Indonesia’s PDI-P Says That It Will Seek Election Investigation

By Sebastian Strangio
A senior party official says that the election, which was won decisively by Defense Minister Prabowo Subianto, was tainted by “abuse of power."

Cambodia’s Buddhist Great Supreme Patriarch Dies, Aged 92

Cambodia’s Buddhist Great Supreme Patriarch Dies, Aged 92

By Sebastian Strangio
Tep Vong, who helped revive Buddhism after the fall of the Khmer Rouge, had close and long-standing connections to the ruling Cambodian People's Party.

Cambodia’s Opposition Needs to Take a Sabbatical

Cambodia’s Opposition Needs to Take a Sabbatical

By David Hutt
Opposition parties should take a page out of the ruling CPP's book and begin a process of generational renewal.

Karakalpak Activist Muratbai Given Asylum Seeker Status in Kazakhstan

Karakalpak Activist Muratbai Given Asylum Seeker Status in Kazakhstan

By Catherine Putz
The certificate delays his extradition to Uzbekistan and could lead to the granting of refugee status. But in practice, the country rarely grants refugee status to anyone.
Feleti Teo Is Named Tuvalu’s New Prime Minister

Feleti Teo Is Named Tuvalu’s New Prime Minister

By Rod McGuirk and Tristan Lavalette
The new government will determine the fate of a security treaty with Australia – and could reconsider Tuvalu’s ties with Taiwan.

Leadership Psychology of China’s Xi Jinping

Leadership Psychology of China’s Xi Jinping

By Mercy A. Kuo
Insights from Kenneth Dekleva.
Are Sri Lanka’s Anti-Drug Crime Operations Working?

Are Sri Lanka’s Anti-Drug Crime Operations Working?

By Rathindra Kuruwita
The Yukthiya operation appears to be a last-ditch effort by the present Sri Lankan government to salvage public support ahead of the pivotal 2024 presidential election.

Why Vietnam’s Escalating Anti-Corruption Campaign Might Backfire

Why Vietnam’s Escalating Anti-Corruption Campaign Might Backfire

By Mai Truong
By drawing public attention to high-level graft, the "blazing furnace" campaign could inadvertently prompt more searching questions about the nature of communist rule.

Cambodia’s CPP Claims Lopsided Victory in Senate Elections

Cambodia’s CPP Claims Lopsided Victory in Senate Elections

By Sebastian Strangio
The foreordained result is the latest development in the generational transition that peaked with last year's handover of power from Hun Sen to his son Hun Manet.

Thaksin and Move Forward: Downplaying Their Problems?

Thaksin and Move Forward: Downplaying Their Problems?

By Tita Sanglee
The controversial release of the former prime minister has presented the progressive MFP with a political opportunity.
After Initial Setback, India’s Opposition Alliance Starts Taking Shape

After Initial Setback, India’s Opposition Alliance Starts Taking Shape

By Snigdhendu Bhattacharya
Over the past week, the Congress party has sealed seat-sharing deals with AAP and the SP. Will it clinch a deal with the TMC too?

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