Politics

While the intent of some of those calling for a new constitution is questionable, India needs to brainstorm why institutions like Parliament and the judiciary have failed to stem the rapid erosion of democracy.

The recent mob violence against Christian minorities in Punjab province is just the latest reminder of how deep and wide the roots of religious intolerance have grown.

The transition of power from long-serving PM Hun Sen to his son has been accompanied by a significant expansion of the country's administrative apparatus.

The long-serving Cambodian leader has demonstrated that there is nothing natural or inevitable about the emergence of liberal democracy.

The move comes in response to a marked uptick in junta air strikes on resistance forces and civilian populations.

The downing of a plane that may have killed the leader of the Wagner Group parallels an incident in Mao’s China.

The new commission is likely to follow the path of the Cyberspace Administration of China.

While Muizzu's victory could see a tilt toward China in the archipelago’s foreign policy, India and its Quad partners will cheer President Solih’s re-election.

Khan missed the chance to make his support base democratic and republican – and thereby transform himself into a true political force to reckon with.

The vote came shortly after former PM Thaksin Shinawatra, the spiritual leader of Srettha's Pheu Thai Party, returned to Thailand after 15 years in self-exile.

It has issued a handbook that lists misogynistic language to be avoided in court rulings and draws attention to the impact of gender stereotypes on verdicts.

The fugitive leader's return reflects the dramatic realignment that has taken place in Thai politics since the general election in May.